Sheriff's office advises to be aware of FEMA scam

Janesville Gazette

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a Federal Emergency Management Agency scam.

It was reported Tuesday in Racine County that individuals posing as agents from FEMA were going door-to-door in flooded areas and making contact with the residents. They were advising these homeowners that they were assessing damages for them and that they would be charging them a certain dollar amount for those services. The FEMA agency, when in fact they do their home assessments for damages, do not charge a fee amount for their services.

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents to be aware of this possible scam and if they are contacted by someone who they feel are acting as FEMA agents, they should contact the 911 Center immediately.


Residents should not pay anyone who claims to represent FEMA for any services or assessments