DCP: How to avoid scammers amid storm and flood damage recovery

The DCP Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli said some of the most common scams are cleanup and repair scams, charity scams and flooded car sales.

Nicole Alarcon Soares

Aug 21, 2024, 1:41 AM

Updated 22 days ago

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The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection wants people to be on the lookout for potential scammers trying to cash in on storm recovery efforts.
The DCP Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli said some of the most common scams are cleanup and repair scams, charity scams and flooded car sales.
Erin O’Malley, the communications manager for GoFundMe, released a statement on Tuesday saying they created a centralized hub for all verified fundraisers related to the flooding.
The department released a full list of what to look out for.
To file a complaint with DCP, email dcp.complaints@ct.gov or click here to file online.
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