Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians to be vigilant for price gouging, disaster scams and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton struck the West Coast of Florida on Wednesday night, bringing storm surge, flash flooding, tornadoes, high winds and severe weather throughout most of the peninsula. Attorney General Moody is urging those impacted by the storm to watch out for debris-removal scams, contractor scams and other disaster-related schemes while beginning recovery efforts.

Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “Hurricane Milton left a wide path of destruction across Florida, and it is important that everyone who is now beginning the recovery process knows to be vigilant of scams and price gouging, as well as other disaster-related schemes. Our Scams at a Glance: After the Storm resource contains valuable information for Floridians to help them avoid falling victim.”

Heavy winds from hurricanes such as Milton often result in littered roads and uprooted trees. If planning to request removal of fallen or nearby trees after a storm, follow these tips to avoid being scammed:

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