Disasters seem to breed all types of rumors, tricks and scams, and Tropical Storm Harvey is no exception.
People have impersonated federal agents and tried to make money off insurance scams amid the storm and its aftermath, according to the new "Hurricane Harvey Rumor Control" page on FEMA's website.
The site says it has affirmed or debunked several rumors since at least Aug. 27.
The new page aims to clear up rumors about whether FEMA charges for "damage inspections" (they don't), what paid assistance FEMA is looking for, and more. Read more...
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