Wells Fargo reports that scammers exploit natural disasters, urging victims to verify legitimacy before sharing personal ...

This guide was created in partnership with Blue Ridge Public Radio, so it focuses on western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, and southwestern Virginia. However, there is general information for ...

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is urging residents in storm-prone areas to prepare now by identifying trustworthy contractors before disaster strikes. In the aftermath of catastrophes like ...

Land near Dallas, Texas, submerged in flood waters in August 2022. More recent flooding in central Texas last week claimed at least 80 lives. Flash flooding in Texas, which started on Wednesday and ...

Nearly 40% of Americans have encountered disaster fraud activities, according to a survey by the Harris Poll for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Don’t trust someone who asks ...

In the coming days and months that follow Tropical Storm Helene's devastating sweep through the Upstate and Western North Carolina, many individuals will seek assistance from FEMA, humanitarian ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. LOS ANGELES – Some Californians impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires may be targeted with scams and fraudulent schemes ...

SAN ANTONIO – Following a natural disaster, such as the Hill Country floods, people should be wary of scams in order to protect themselves and recover safely during this challenging time. Here are a ...

As billions of dollars in government assistance flow into Los Angeles County in the aftermath of its devastating wildfires, attempts to pilfer those funds are all but inevitable. When disaster strikes ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The office of the U.S. Attorney for New Mexico issued a letter warning people about disaster fraud after deadly flooding in Ruidoso. The flooding in Ruidoso killed three people, ...

More than one-third of Americans have been the victim of fraudulent activities after being personally or professionally impacted by a natural disaster, according to a Harris Poll conducted on behalf ...