The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services is urging residents to take precautions against scams following recent storms in the state.

Protecting Yourself from Scammers

Homeowners are advised to document damage, contact their insurance company quickly, and be cautious of ‘storm chasers’ offering repair work. Officials also warn against scams involving individuals impersonating insurance representatives or Federal Emergency Management Agency agents.

Suspicious activity should be reported to the Iowa Attorney General’s office at 888-777-4590. For more information on post-disaster resources and how to protect yourself from scammers, residents can find resources online.

Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.