As thousands of people look to rebuild their lives after Hurricanes Helene and Milton , Florida officials are putting out a warning about scammers impersonating Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials. Sarasota County’s emergency management chief announced on Thursday, Oct. 17, that imposters with fake FEMA badges were asking residents for their bank account information.
The agency advises individuals to never give out their bank account information nor give cash to anyone claiming to be a FEMA agent.
FEMA also notes that natural disaster survivors should be aware of online scammers. The agency advised people to avoid sharing personal or financial information online, as well as following links promising offers for FEMA disaster assistance…