Discussion Scam artists are taking advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn Officials urged the public to exercise caution when opening their walle

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Scam artists are taking advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn​

Officials urged the public to exercise caution when opening their wallets.

As wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles County, authorities are sounding the alarm on another potential threat to the public: scams relating to the disaster.

Multiple law enforcement officials have warned of bad actors scheming to take advantage of charitable people looking to chip in and give to those in need due to the fires.

“We have people with big hearts who want to help, they want to donate, they want to support the victims," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a press conference Saturday. "We also see scammers who are taking advantage of that goodness and that generosity and scamming and defrauding those individuals.”

Bonta urged the public to beware of fraudulent organizations falsely claiming to be charities or nonprofits aiding fire victims.

A group of young people gathers to distribute water and clothing to help victims of the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025.
Ringo Chiu/Reuters

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Scammers have at times targeted elderly individuals, immigrants and non-English speakers, Bonta said.


In some cases, he added, the fraudulent organizations use names that sound misleadingly legitimate.

In order to avoid these scams, donors can first do some research on charities they’re considering giving to before opening their wallets, officials said.

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell suggested verifying organizations with websites like Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau.

GoFundMe is verifying its fundraisers so donors can trust their contributions are going where they’re truly needed. They're also suggesting a number of organizations where people can donate, including World Central Kitchen, Pasadena Humane, Baby2Baby and several others.

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