Expect Los Angeles’ multibillion-dollar fire recovery to bring fraud, abuse and more misfortune

UPDATED: January 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM PST

Law enforcement and prosecutors are geared up for scammers who are expected to exploit relief for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Originally Published: January 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM PST

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In every large-scale tragedy, says a Homeland Security official, ‘greedy individuals seek to line their pockets and divert critical funds from those most in need’