Scammers Exploit Florida Disasters
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•Hurricane fraud is on the rise, feds warn. Beware these scams.
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The National Center for Disaster Fraud ( NCDF ) is warning the public to be leery of some hurricane-related solicitations for funds.
"In the wake of Helene , fraudsters will target victims of the storm along with citizens across the country," the NCDF says.
The agency urges people to be alert to possible scams and report suspected fraudulent activity online.
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