FBI San Antonio Issues Warning About Disaster-Related Fraud Schemes

FBI.gov, July 9, 2025

The FBI stands united with our Texas Hill Country communities and those who have been impacted by the devastating floods of July 4. We urge the public to be aware of and vigilantly guard against fraud schemes that commonly emerge in the wake of major disasters.

Unfortunately, after major catastrophic events it is common for scammers to seek opportunities to take advantage of the charitable public who generously contribute to recovery efforts. Fraudsters capitalize on the goodness of regular Americans by posing as charities or humanitarian aid organizations where fraudulent donations can be solicited in person, online, or via cryptocurrency.

In 2024, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 4,500 complaints representing approximately $96 million in losses from fraudulent charities and disaster relief campaigns.

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