This week, as Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Milton, we warned about various scams that could arise in the aftermath of the storm.
In times of hardship, generous Floridians may desire to give to charity relief efforts, but this is when scammers can strike. Be cautious when deciding where to donate so that your money goes to the intended cause.
For more tips related to charity scams, view our Scams at a Glance: Charity Scams resource by clicking here. Floridians can report charity scams to the Florida Attorney General’s Office by calling 1(866) 9NO-SCAM or visiting MyFloridaLegal.com.
Additionally, imposter scammers may pose as FEMA representatives and try to gain access to storm victims’ personal information and federal assistance. Floridians need to be on the lookout for FEMA scams and report suspicious activity immediately.
Report fraud to the FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline at 1(866) 720-5721, or email StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov.
For additional information about storm-related scams and recovery resources, view Scams at a Glance: After the Storm. To download the resource in English, click here. To download the Spanish version, click here.
Stay Safe, Florida.
In The News
Florida Cracks Down On Looting And Scams After Hurricane Milton, Tampa Free Press
Attorney general warns Floridians about post-hurricane dangers, Villages-News
Office of the Attorney General warns Floridians about disaster-related scams after recent hurricanes, ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Florida Attorney General Warns Of FEMA Scams After Back-To-Back Hurricanes, Tampa Free Press
Attorney General warns criminals of harsher penalties in the wake of Hurricane Milton, WFTV Orlando
Biden admin slapped with major lawsuit over alleged refusal to help state purge noncitizens from voter rolls, FOX News
Florida sues Biden-Harris admin over stonewalling effort to remove illegals from voter rolls, Florida’s Voice
Florida Sues Biden Admin Over Migrant Voter Info, NEWSMAX
Protecting Floridians
Attorney General Moody Offers Guidance to Local Law Enforcement About Enhanced Crimes for Looting During a Declared State of Emergency
In the aftermath of the destruction caused by Hurricane Milton, Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning would-be looters and other criminals looking to take advantage of storm victims that Florida will not tolerate lawlessness.
Read MoreVIDEO: AG Moody Recognizes Frontline Tampa Police Officers with Thin Line Tribute for Exemplary Hurricane Response
Attorney General Ashley Moody recognized the Tampa Police Department's frontline officers for their tireless efforts during Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
Read MoreAttorney General Moody Takes Legal Action Against DHS to Ensure Voting Integrity in Florida
Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for refusing to verify immigration records for the State of Florida to ensure voter-roll integrity.
Read MoreEvents
Attorney General Ashley Moody with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies surveying flood damage due to Hurricane Milton.
Attorney General Moody speaking with Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister and Hillsborough County officials about recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton’s impact around Tampa Bay.
Attorney General Moody thanking Tampa Police Department officers for their hurricane relief efforts over the past several weeks assisting Floridians.
Attorney General Moody meeting with Sarasota city and law enforcement leaders about the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton.
