Wednesday, June 21, 2017

AG: Watch out for hurricane scams

Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following press release. 


Consumer Alert: Staying Weather Aware, Avoiding Scams This Hurricane Season

With the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season underway, Attorney General Jim Hood urges Mississippians to make provisions for possible tropical storms and hurricanes in the upcoming months.


Hurricanes and tropical storms can bring storm surges, flooding, and high winds. These storms have the ability to cause massive destruction from hundreds of miles inland, and General Hood wants to be sure residents are prepared both before and after the storm.


“We are getting the message out now so people can be ready to respond if they are in a hurricane’s path,” said General Hood. “After a storm hits, the recovery process begins immediately, and we want to make sure Mississippians know how to protect their families and their homes from also falling victim to fraud during that time.”



Here are several ways Mississippians can be proactive in preparing for future storm threats:



·         Assemble an emergency supply kit. Supply this kit with flashlights, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and duplicates of crucial information if evacuation becomes a reality.

·         Decide which evacuation route would be best for your family by reviewing a hurricane evacuation map, and plan how all family members and pets will evacuate safely. Contact your local emergency management agency for more information.

·         If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate, supply your home with adequate amounts of food and water in case you lose power for several days. Also consider any special circumstances for individuals with disabilities or the elderly, and plan according to their needs.

·         Find an emergency notification system for your area. To find these alerts, search the word “alerts” on the internet with your town, city, or county name.



The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division also has resources available through an online guide for those who fall victim to a storm. The guide includes tips for natural disaster recovery and how to avoid home-repair scams. It also contains a “model contract,” which will help you avoid becoming a victim of home repair fraud.

 

Click here to download the Consumer Tips for Storm Victims guide.

 

In the aftermath of any storm, if you suspect home repair fraud or think you may be the victim of a scam, please contact the Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division at (601) 359-4230 or (800) 281-4418.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jimmy Sue is always on top of things.

Anonymous said...

Jimmie has declared! Wait for it, in 3.2.1 when Dilbert will issue his dictate regarding anything and everything possible with this weather system. You know, he's in charge of everything about everything.

Anonymous said...

At least someone is!

Anonymous said...

2:16.. I heard Jimmy Sue and Donnie "Two Scoops" Trump have the same hair stylist.

Anonymous said...

Jackson Jambalaya don't forget to mention "PAID POLITICAL AD"

Anonymous said...

Filbert will issue a release stating that his office is on top of this storm in spite of the cuts to his budget and he has implemented a storm tracker system on HIS website (that is clunky and difficult to use).

Anonymous said...

Appropriately titled Y'all Weather

Anonymous said...

Meanwhile,Govnah Feel continues to use the word 'I' an average of eleven times in every press release and media appearance. At last sighting he was wading in knee deep water holding that 'assault rifle' high above his head.

Anonymous said...

Appropriately titled Y'all Weather

Now THAT'S funny!

"Hey everybody, this is Filbert Hosemann welcoming you to Y'all Weather, where the tea is sweet and the southern-accented forecasts are sweeter!"

Your one stop shop for all things regarding Mississippi weather and handmade pottery.

Anonymous said...

He should probably be looking for insurance scams through his buddies in the body shop and wrecker pimping business.

Maaacel Ledbetter said...

The only hurricane scam to date has been the insurance companies and their refusal to pay $$ when Katrina came. Tin roofs don't float, yet it was found in trees. These companies would pay out because the damage was due to "flooding."



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