Scammers typically come out in numbers after a natural disaster, looking to capitalize on the tragedy and make some money from unsuspecting victims, according to C.A. Bridges and Laura Finaldi of the Herald-Tribune. From identity thieves to con artists posing as contractors, they come in all shapes and sizes.
But there are ways to spot these people, some of which are listed below. The Florida Attorney General’s Office says the most common types of fraud after a natural disaster deal with repairs, water testing/treatment, tree removal.