BE AWARE OF FRAUD AFTER SURFSIDE BUILDING COLLAPSE
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/be-aware-fraud-after-surfside-building-collapse]


Release Date: 
Jul 23, 2021 

SCAMMERS MAY CONTACT THOSE IMPACTED BY THE CHAMPLAIN TOWERS SOUTH
COLLAPSE AND TRY TO EXTRACT MONEY OR INFORMATION ON THE PRETEXT OF
HELPING THEM SEEK ASSISTANCE.

FEMA REMINDS SURVIVORS:

 	* Some survivors of the building collapse may be contacted through
phone calls, emails or social media by people requesting money for
services.
 	* FEMA AND THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) NEVER CHARGE
FOR REGISTRATION, GRANTS, DISASTER-LOAN APPLICATIONS OR ANYTHING ELSE.

 	* No one from FEMA will contact you and ask for money.
 	* When FEMA calls you about your registration, the call may come
from a number you are not familiar with. The FEMA specialist will have
your registration number.
 	* If you have a question about such a solicitation, please visit
FEMA at the North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Ave., open until
Aug. 6. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 	* Or call FEMA at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585).
 	* If you suspect fraud, contact the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s
Office at 305-547-3300 or email Hotline@miamisao.com.

FEMA also recommends you monitor your credit report for any accounts
or changes you do not recognize. If you discover someone is using your
information, you will need to take additional steps, including filing
a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission through its website:
IdentityTheft.gov [https://www.identitytheft.gov/].