California’s wildfire victims are facing a new, insidious threat as criminals exploit their vulnerability and the government’s aid system. In a shocking development that echoes past scandals of fraud against the state, identity thieves are now targeting those who have lost everything to the flames. These brazen individuals are stealing the identities of wildfire survivors and using this information to fraudulently apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. This devious scheme not only diverts critical resources from those in desperate need but also leaves many legitimate victims in a bureaucratic limbo, unable to access the crucial aid they require to rebuild their lives…