Residents warned against post-wildfire charity scams, price gouging

SAN DIEGO — County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis has provided important consumer advice and assistance to residents dealing with the area’s ongoing wildfires. In order to keep residents from being re-victimized, the DA’s office has offered information on everything from insurance adjusters to charity scams.

“Unfortunately, some individuals use this time of crisis to take advantage of others,” said DA Dumanis. “We want people to know the consumer rights and legal protections that are in place as they begin to rebuild their lives.”

Residents are warned to be area of the following:

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