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State Auditor offers tips to protect victims of tornado damage from being scammed
Thousands of Mississippians were negatively impacted by Friday's severe weather, prompting some scammers to manipulate people by posing as government entities looking to provide people with disaster relief.
In response to efforts by bad actors to scam state residents affected by severe weather damage, State Auditor Shad White has released the following information to protect people from being conned:
Disaster grants never require payment to be eligible.FEMA representatives that visit your home or call you will have your FEMA application number.FEMA inspectors are never authorized to collect banking information from you.Disaster Response Officials carry identification to verify they are official responders.
RELATED: How to give or get help after deadly Mississippi tornadoes
Those who suspect that they are potential victims of a scam are urged to contact law enforcement authorities immediately.
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By: Caleb Salers
Title: State Auditor offers tips to protect victims of tornado damage from being scammed
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Published Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:54:57 +0000
SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi will be trending towards and above normal through the rest of the week. The forecast includes a shift to southerly winds, increased breeziness, lots of sunshine, and highs in the upper 70s. A weakening front may bring a few showers and possible storms midweek. By the weekend, warmer air will move in with highs in the 80s. Friday and Saturday are expected to be dry, with a chance of showers on Sunday. The best chance for rain will be on Monday of next week.
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SUMMARY: A pedestrian was killed in Claiborne County after being hit by a 2005 Peterbilt on U.S. 61 north of Port Gibson. The victim, 29-year-old Todd Johnson, died at the scene. The driver of the Peterbilt was not injured in the crash. The incident occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on April 22, as the vehicle was traveling northbound. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
The post Pedestrian hit, killed by Peterbilt in Claiborne County appeared first on www.wjtv.com
SUMMARY: During the Morgan Wallen concert in Oxford, Mississippi, a man named Hunter Flanagan was arrested for assaulting another concertgoer. Flanagan became combative with police officers during his arrest, kicking and spitting on them. He was charged with simple assault on a police officer by both the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office and the University of Mississippi Police Department. Flanagan appeared before a judge and his bond was set at $100,000. He is currently being held at the Lafayette County Detention Center awaiting bond.
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