ORLANDO, Fla. — As the clean up from Hurricane Ian continues, local law enforcement agencies are warning people not to fall for a scam targeting people filing FEMA or insurance claims.
Orange County deputies said some people reported being asked for an “application fee” for FEMA or insurance reimbursement.
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Deputies warn that this is a scam, and FEMA and insurance providers will never ask for a fee to process your claim.
If someone does ask you for a fee, deputies said you should call the attorney general’s fraud hotline at 1-866-966-7226 or online here.
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