Contracting fraud and misconduct are rampant after storms and fires. Experts share tips for the increasing number of Hawaiʻi ...

The AICPA’s forensic and valuation services offers tips to help those impacted by a disaster avoid becoming further victimized by bad actors. The survey also found that those in the Northeast (40%) ...

Nearly 40% of Americans have encountered disaster fraud activities, according to a survey by the Harris Poll for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Don’t trust someone who asks ...

Disaster recovery is not a simple process. It takes months, even years, for communities to distribute aid, rebuild, and begin to move forward. Your landscape and community has likely changed in many ...

RALEIGH, N.C.—From hurricanes to crippling winter storms, the post-natural disaster themes from those impacted are familiar. Aid is too slow, and there's not enough. Other WRAL Top Stories “We really ...

When disaster strikes, the damage can extend far beyond destroyed property and disrupted lives. The calamity, whether natural or manmade, often leaves people vulnerable, desperate for help, and under ...

More than one-third of Americans have been the victim of fraudulent activities after being personally or professionally impacted by a natural disaster, according to a Harris Poll conducted on behalf ...

Louisiana residents recovering from Tropical Storm Arthur are being warned about potential scams and identity theft. Scammers may use stolen information to file fraudulent FEMA claims or pose as ...