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After the deluge: consumer fraud

Steinhatchee, Fla., as seen from the air Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, following Hurricane Helene’s landfall as a category 4 storm Thursday night. (Diego Perdomo/WUFT News)
Steinhatchee, Fla., as seen from the air Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, following Hurricane Helene’s landfall as a category 4 storm Thursday night. (Diego Perdomo/WUFT News)

As people try to fix roofs and clear downed trees, scammers may be looking to take advantage.

Alachua County officials issued an alert to residents on Tuesday to look out for fake contractors.

Aileyahu is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.