{"id":115986,"date":"2025-04-03T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=115986"},"modified":"2025-04-05T09:34:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T13:34:01","slug":"riding-the-storm-be-wary-of-scammers-cashing-in-on-chaos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/04\/03\/riding-the-storm-be-wary-of-scammers-cashing-in-on-chaos\/","title":{"rendered":"Riding the storm: Be wary of scammers cashing in on chaos"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to stay vigilant against storm-related scams.<\/p>\n

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News release from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita:<\/p>\n

Riding the storm: Be wary of scammers cashing in on chaos<\/strong>
\nAfter Indiana’s recent severe weather, Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers of storm scams<\/em><\/p>\n

Indianapolis, Indiana (April 3, 2025) – With severe storms hitting across Indiana recently, Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to stay vigilant against storm-related scams. As communities deal with storm damage, scammers are poised to exploit the situation, targeting residents with fraudulent repair offers and deceptive schemes.<\/p>\n

\u201cStorms can be unpredictable and devastating, but the aftermath can be even worse, potentially leaving you vulnerable to financial ruin,\u201d Attorney General Rokita added. \u201cOur office stands ready to assist Hoosiers and hold scammers accountable. Together, we can work to prevent fraudsters from derailing recovery efforts.\u201d
\nUnfortunately, storms often bring out unscrupulous individuals who prey on homeowners by promising quick fixes, only to disappear with down payments or deliver inferior work. Attorney General Rokita is committed to protecting Hoosiers and offers the following tips to avoid falling victim to storm-chasing scammers: <\/p>\n