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Scammers Steal Insurance After Wildfires | Los Angeles News
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- Sep 19, 2026
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Summary
Wildfires destroy homes, but for survivors in Altadena, the nightmare doesn’t end there—scammers are stealing insurance money with digital precision. One man lost $150K after a hacker impersonated his contractor via fake emails, while the contractor themselves became a victim of identity theft. These “business email compromise” scams are rampant, costing billions annually, often starting with a simple phishing email. Experts warn: always verify payments by phone. Supervisor Kathryn Barger is pushing for stronger protections so fire survivors can rebuild without fear of being ripped off. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la/wildfires/2026/09/18/altadena-fire-survivor-scams More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4048b8312abe4365 Report issues to [email protected]. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews