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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: In connection with the Jackson bribery scandal, attorneys for federal officials and local leaders filed a motion to postpone the trial to allow time for extensive evidence review, including hours of recordings and thousands of pages of documents. Key figures charged include Hinds County DA Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and Councilman Aaron Banks, each facing multiple counts of conspiracy related to bribery and fraud. The scandal involves alleged bribes amounting to over $80,000 related to a downtown development project, facilitated by individuals posing as real estate developers working with the FBI.
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SUMMARY: Nearly two years after Dexter Wade’s death, his family continues seeking justice. On November 20, Dexter Wade Day was observed in Jackson, declared by Councilman Kenneth Stokes. Wade, hit by a Jackson police cruiser in March 2023, was later found in a pauper’s grave in Hinds County, and his mother, Bettersten Wade, was unaware of his death until August 2023. She believes his death was covered up. No arrests have been made, and authorities consider it an accident. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade expressed condolences and shared updates on new policies to prevent similar tragedies.
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SUMMARY: A man was shot in Jackson, Mississippi, while attempting to assist a person with a stalled vehicle on State Street at Beasley Road around 4:00 p.m. on November 20. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the victim was working on the vehicle when the suspect approached, questioned him, and then opened fire. The assailant fled the scene in a vehicle. Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The Jackson Police Department is seeking information about the incident and encourages anyone with details to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
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