FBI Warns Florida Residents of Fraud Schemes as Death Toll Rises From Hurricane Ian

The FBI issued a warning to Florida residents, and people seeking to make donations to support Hurricane Ian victims, about potential fraud schemes that frequently follow hurricanes and other natural disasters.
“Watch out for scammers trying to use a natural disaster like Hurricane Ian to steal your money, your personal information, or both,” the FBI’s Tampa office wrote in a recent warning.
The bureau said it is recommending that would-be donors use established charities or trusted groups, be aware of groups with copycat names, be wary of new organizations soliciting donations, and be cautious when a charity or group asks for cash only….

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