From the GAO: GAO: Disaster Recovery Scams Continue to Target Survivors as Agencies Push Awareness Campaigns

“Key Takewaways:

“Disasters such as floods, hurricanes, and wildfires afflict hundreds of American communities and millions of people each year. The resulting federal disaster response—i.e., billions of dollars distributed quickly—also attracts scammers.

In this Q&A, the GAO looked at ways federal and state agencies are educating people to protect them from disaster assistance scams. For example, information booths at disaster recovery centers display signs with tips about identifying, reporting, and avoiding scams. Online information—including press releases and emergency app push notifications—also helps raise awareness.”