Missouri News: Attorney General’s Office to Aid Consumers Affected by the Flood
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (STL.News) - The Attorney General’s Office is joining with local and state agencies to help those affected by the devastating flood in Northwest Missouri. Investigators from the Attorney General’s office will provide resource materials with tips on selecting reputable contractors, avoiding price gouging, protecting personal information from identity fraud, and warning of other scams seen after natural disasters.
“Unfortunately, there are individuals who see natural disasters as a way to cheat people who are just trying to get their lives back to normal,” Schmitt said. “We will provide Missourians with information on how to avoid scams, instruct citizens on what to do if they’ve fallen victim to a scam, and will be ready to go after those that take advantage of our cit...