Oct 21 / Admin

New Scam Alert: Misinformation, Online Scams Surging Following Historic Hurricanes

Government Technology reported:   

Bad actors often take advantage of natural disasters, and especially hurricanes, in times of crisis. Hurricanes Helene and Milton pose significant new online threats, including misinformation and fraud.

News travels fast, and TV stations across the country are warning about these frauds. In Utah, ABC4 was already reporting on online scams last week:  “… Scams and solicitations may manifest themselves include social media, phone calls, texts, flyers, door-to-door collections, and more, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah.” 

Find the original article and read more here.

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