Beware of Fraud and Scams

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Be aware that after a disaster, there often are many rumors and scams. Watch for & report suspicious activity. 

Beware of scammers following ___ when applying for disaster assistance: 

 📷 Ask our reps to show you a photo ID badge.  

🔐 Keep your registration number & personal information safe.  

⚠️ Never agree to pay an application fee. 

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Beware of fraud and scams. After a disaster there are often scams and rumors that target survivors. Please use official local, state and federal sources for credible information. Survivors should never trust someone claiming to be a disaster assistance employee asking for money. Local and federal disaster assistance workers do not solicit or accept money.

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