Scammers targeting new FEMA funeral assistance program
Funeral Relief Program Scam By Kate Merriman | April 15, 2021 at 8:05 AM EDT - Updated April 15 at 8:05 AM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Scammers are focusing on a new federal program aimed at helping to pay for COVID-19 funeral costs.
The fraudsters are calling to offer help to for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Funeral Assistance Program.
FEMA said they will not contact anyone until the person has called them directly or applied for the help.
The assistance program started this week and is paying up to $9,000 in funeral assistance for people who’ve lost loved ones to COVID-19.