Be on the lookout for scammers in wake of natural disaster, state officials say
December 10, 2020
Within 24 hours of the Dec. 2 landslide, half the American Legion was filled with food, clothing and toiletries donated by Haines locals to help those who had evacuated their homes. Ceri Godinez photo.
Natural disasters like the widespread flooding and landslides in Haines can bring out the best in people-an outpouring of volunteerism, donations and small acts of kindness-but the situation is also ripe for scammers, according to state officials.
On Friday, Haines resident Lea Harris received a Facebook message from somebody who claimed they were a friend of a friend Harris knew tangentially from time spent in Ketchikan.