Washington — FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Sunday that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for devastating wildfires, noting that the area is prone to fires. But "they have never seen ...

During disasters such as the LA wildfires scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in the wake of a catastrophic event should be extra careful of impersonators asking for identifying details,

While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and government agencies, or with contracting scams, other types of fraud and impersonation can also surround these events. If you're already feeling vulnerable, you may be more likely to fall for other types of fraud, such as:

During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims. But there are steps you can take to prevent the worst outcomes.

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