Affected by tornados in Tennessee? Spot disaster recovery scams. 2023.12.11 ☑Gov ☑U.S.,美国
As residents in Tennessee and other southern states begin to assess the damage caused by deadly tornados and severe weather over the weekend, we know the question is not if but when scammers will show up. Whether you’re a homeowner, a tenant, or a business, scammers will try to take advantage while you’re focused on cleaning up and fixing the damage.
➤田纳西州龙卷风过后正在恢复吗？发现骗局
当田纳西州和其他南部各州的居民开始评估周末致命的龙卷风和恶劣天气造成的损失时，我们知道问题不在于是否而是什么时候骗子就会出现。无论您是房主、租户还是企业，当您专注于清理和修复损坏时，诈骗者都会试图有机可乘。
➤附：2023.12.7 天气紧急情况和自然灾害后如何避免诈骗
在极端天气和飓风、野火和龙卷风等灾难发生后，您可能需要快速雇用人员进行重建或维修。在此之前，请了解如何避免无证承包商和骗子，他们承诺提供帮助，但会让您处境更糟。

Recovering after tornados in Tennessee? Spot the scams
By Gema de las Heras
Consumer Education Specialist
December 11, 2023

As residents in Tennessee and other southern states begin to assess the damage caused by deadly tornados and severe weather over the weekend, we know the question is not if but when scammers will show up. Whether you’re a homeowner, a tenant, or a business, scammers will try to take advantage while you’re focused on cleaning up and fixing the damage.

If you’re dealing with damage, here’s some quick advice to help you and others in your community avoid scams after a disaster:
https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/12/recovering-after-tornados-tennessee-spot-scams

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How To Avoid Scams After Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters
December 7, 2023
After extreme weather and disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes, you might need to quickly hire someone for rebuilding or repairs.
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scams-after-weather-emergencies-and-natural-disasters