Scammers target loved ones of COVID-19 victims with fake offer to help with funeral expenses
The FTC says there is a real government program that can help with funeral costs
04/22/2021
Photo (c) Jeff Greenough - Getty ImagesThose who lost a loved one to COVID-19 should be aware that scammers are out there offering to “help” people register for assistance with funeral expenses.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has received reports of bad actors posing as FEMA representatives saying they can offer financial assistance to people with loved ones who died of COVID-19.
In an advisory, the Federal Trade Commission said consumers should know that FEMA does things differently than scammers. Here are a few red flags that could indicate a scam, according to the FTC: