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FEMA Fraud Investigations and Inspections Division

Alert Issued Following Recent Rise Of Fraudulent FEMA Claims Alert Issued Following Recent Rise Of Fraudulent FEMA Claims
Alert Issued Following Recent Rise Of Fraudulent FEMA Claims With many still seeking federal assistance in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida, some law enforcement agencies have reported an uptick in fraudulent FEMA claims. An alert was issued by police agencies cautioning about a rise in fraudulent FEMA claims filed in the name of people who did not experience disaster-related damage and who did not file any legitimate claim. According to police, companies have been contracted by fraudsters to appear at individuals’ homes or to contact people about the claims to collect personal information or compensation. It is believed that the …