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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mae Anderson

Business owners in disaster areas should be wary of possible scams

Small Business Monitor Disaster Aid Scams - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene have opened the floodgates for people seeking disaster relief. Along with that comes the danger of fraud.

The Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are all warning consumers to be wary of identity theft, price gouging and other fraud.

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