Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Don’t Get Scammed, Be Aware of Fake FEMA Inspectors and Contractors
Don’t Get Scammed, Be Aware of Fake FEMA Inspectors and Contractors
Don’t Get Scammed, Be Aware of Fake FEMA Inspectors and ContractorsTALLAHASSEE, Fla
– While disaster recovery continues throughout Florida, disaster survivors are encouraged to protect themselves from fraudulent inspectors and contractors claiming to work for FEMA
FEMA inspectors are still in communities performing home inspections
Be aware, fake or unlicensed inspectors may try to take advantage of this situation to scam residents affected by Hurricanes Debbie, Helene or Milton
Keep in MindFEMA will never charge applicants for disaster assistance or help with applications, appeals or inspections
FEMA inspectors will not ask for banking information
Ask inspectors to show identification – contractors working for FEMA always wear an official government badge to identify themselves
Report suspicious activity of this kind to your local police department, the FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-223-0814, or the Florida Attorney General’s Office by calling 866-9NO-SCAM (866-966-7226) or visit MyFloridaLegal
com
###FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters
Follow FEMA online, on X @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol, on FEMA’s Facebook page or Espanol page and at FEMA’s YouTube account
Also, follow on X FEMA_Cam
For preparedness information follow the Ready Campaign on X at @Ready
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