Natural disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and winter storms can bring visible danger and destruction – but don’t overlook the hidden threats that can follow these devastating events. Bad ...

TULSA, Okla. — As AI-generated deepfake scams become more convincing, the financial losses are becoming more staggering. More than $200 million was lost in the first quarter of 2025 alone to, ...

We are about a week away from the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. With a heightened risk of hurricanes, comes a heightened need to protect your money. Experts say cybercriminals pray on urgency ...

During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in the wake of a catastrophic event should be extra careful of ...

House Bill 20, known as the Disaster Scams Recovery Act, passed unanimously out of the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding. The bill, led by Texas House Republican Drew Darby ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Americans can be very generous in times of natural disasters, and that will likely be the case again as Hurricane Melissa heads toward Jamaica. The Better Business Bureau said billions ...

Following a disaster, scammers will flock to the area, hoping to make a quick buck and disappear. Legitimate help will be available. However, you may have to wait for it. Never give personal ...

This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. Three ...

Keep an eye out for natural disaster-related scams, and protect yourself and your loved ones with these safety tips Natural disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and winter storms can bring ...