National Center for Disaster Fraud News

As Hurricane Season Picks Up, LSU-Based Call Center Ready to Combat Disaster Fraud

Hurricane Florence is the first major hurricane of the 2018 season, and with Gordon now a tropical depression dumping several inches of rain on the Southeast, it’s safe to say hurricane season is in full gear. Forecasters are predicting three …

New Texas Task Force Formed to Investigate Hurricane-Related Fraud

Federal prosecutors will lead a new Houston-based group created to help law enforcement agencies respond to an inevitable wave of fraud and other criminal activity set off by Harvey’s punishing rains. Authorities are warning residents, volunteers and officials in flood …

Disaster Fraud Focus of Louisiana Insurance Fraud Conference

Disaster fraud was discussed at length at the 2014 Conference on Insurance Fraud & Auto Theft held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana last month. Walter Green, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana said the National Center for Disaster Fraud …