After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and ...
New Hacking Disaster Warning For Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail Users
It shouldn’t come as a shock given what we’ve seen before — but it likely will. A genuine hacking disaster is heading for ...
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After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
Layugan stresses that FEMA will never charge fees for applications for aid ... and 1.9 million reported other types of scams to the FTC. Here are some ways to protect yourself from identity theft and ...
USA Today6d
California wildfire victims can claim a one-time $770 FEMA payment: How to apply
The Serious Needs Assistance Program is one of a number of FEMA programs currently in place to offer Californians relief as coordinated wildfire response efforts continue. Those impacted by the ...
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FTC orders GoDaddy to fix poor web hosting security practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will require web hosting giant GoDaddy to implement basic security protections, including HTTPS APIs and mandatory multi-factor authentication, to settle charges ...
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'Disasters don’t discriminate,' outgoing FEMA administrator says
Criswell, the outgoing FEMA administrator, sits for an exit interview with ABC. Whether it is a hurricane, major tornado, wildfire or anything in between, disasters "don't discriminate" in where ...
Asheville Citizen-Times4d
FEMA again extends hotel vouchers for thousands of WNC residents displaced by Helene
FEMA posted the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, just before 8:15 p.m., the night before many families would be forced to check out of the area hotels housing them. This is the third extension ...
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How your GoFundMe could impact your FEMA assistance for LA wildfires
However, victims have to be careful when using crowdsourcing to raise money because it could affect the money they can get from FEMA. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed or damaged in ...
Pack these key documents in your financial go-bag—'rifling through drawers' won't work in an emergency
Natural disasters can give you little time to act, making it essential to have your most important documents collected in one ...
Victorville Daily Press5d
California wildfire victims can eligible for $770 FEMA payment: Here's how to apply
The Serious Needs Assistance Program is one of a number of FEMA programs currently in place to offer Californians relief as coordinated wildfire response efforts continue. Those impacted by the ...