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FEMA warns of scam involving fake representatives charging for assistance

Jon R Myers

FEMA is warning the public about reports of individuals impersonating agency representatives. These scammers are charging $100 and requesting personal information to supposedly help with FEMA assistance applications, according to the agency.

FEMA officials say genuine employees always carry official identification and never ask for money in exchange for assistance. The agency urges anyone who believes they have been targeted or victimized to contact local law enforcement and report the incident to StopFEMAfraud@fema.dhs.gov.

FEMA encourages the community to share this information to help prevent others from falling victim to these scams. The agency continues to work to protect disaster survivors from fraud and scams.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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