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 ...
Fox News6d
FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina, according to a Monday announcement. The program, which was set to expire on ...
Los Angeles Times6d
Fire victims can get aid from the feds. How to apply for FEMA and avoid potential scams
Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is available for fire victims FEMA assistance can include funds to repair homes or to rent lodging As wildfires continue to scorch homes ...
Bleeping Computer4d
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 ...