As flood victims were in the middle of tragedy dealing with the aftermath of the devastating January 2024 storm, suspected fraudsters were quick to move in, according to tips sent to FEMA obtained by Team 10.
The federal disaster assistance agency started getting tips of suspected fraud as it handed out more than $18 million dollars in assistance last year.
“The criminals that take advantage of people like this, number one, they have no qualms about taking advantage of people in these situations or agencies that are providing relief taking from the people that need it,” said Jim Vogt, a certified fraud examiner…