After Storms, Watch Out for Scams

Scammers use phone, text, mail, email, and even go door to door to target residents of affected areas following hurricanes and damaging storms.

Utility scams and fraudulent schemes often arise after severe weather events like Tropical Storm Helene. Scammers use phone calls, texts, emails, fake websites, and even door-to-door visits to try to steal from you. 

Natural disasters and severe weather can create opportunities for fraud in their wake, occurring at a time when people may be especially vu…