Preventing disaster fraud | FVS Eye on Fraud

CPAs can play an important part by understanding and raising awareness of fraud schemes. They are often on the front line, advising clients on the propriety of those offering help to others through various methods of funding.

Disaster fraud, the act of defrauding victims after a natural catastrophic event, such as an earthquake or hurricane, among others, can harm its victims in several ways. Although additional aspects of fraud can occur after such an event, this report focuses on the