YOU'VE MADE IT THROUGH HURRICANE HELENE AND MILTON- NOW BE AWARE OF SCAMMERS

10/12/2024 (Permalink)

Florida is recovering from two back-to-back Hurricanes. Our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected and still recovering from the Hurricanes.SERVPRO Corporate made us aware of this, and I feel sharing this content is important.

"Scammers will frequently use high-profile events, such as natural disasters, to trick you. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and with Hurricane Milton on the horizon, scammers have wasted no time in turning this situation to their advantage. They've been using AI to generate fake images that play on your emotions to get you to donate money to help people affected by the disaster.

Recently, an image of a scared little girl holding a puppy and being evacuated from a flood area has been circulating on Facebook and other social media. However, this image is fake. The scammers are trying to trick you into clicking a link to "donate" to a fake relief effort or to steal your personal information. If you donate money or enter any personal information, it will not help any victims who were impacted by the hurricane. However, it will help the scammers steal your money and your data!"

SERVPRO of East Davie/Cooper City suggests following these tips to avoid falling victim to a hurricane scam:

. Make sure that the charity you’re donating to is legitimate.

. Only donate through the official websites of well-known charitable organizations.

. Don't act impulsively.

. Use sources like Our Security Partner, Knowbe4.com

As always, SERVPRO of East Davie/Cooper City is there for you in your time of need. Call 954-725-6400 or 954-741-4321.