[NOBBC] FEMA SCAM - fraudulent claim in our name

[hawkview at sonic.net]

Hey guys.
It's true.  We found out when we tried to fill out an application on line
that an account had already been created.  We went to the Press Democrat
building where Fema checked again for us and then set up an account using
Deborah SSN.  They also reported the problem to the Fraud people with in
FEMA. 
Even if you aren't using FEMA, or haven't filled out an application on line,
I would suggest you do so even if you are not going to need their service.
If there is a problem call them right away.  It means your SSN has been
compromised.
Bunch of A-holes out there so be careful.
Clif and Deborah
   

-----Original Message-----
From: NOBBC [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Greg Tatarian
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:13 AM
To: North Bay British Car Club <nobbc at autox.team.net>; NOBBC at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [NOBBC] FEMA SCAM - fraudulent claim in our name

To our members who may be claiming FEMA assistance, please be aware:

Yesterday I received a letter from the US Small Business Administration
Disaster Assistance department, stating that they provide loan assistance
for FEMA to homeowners, renters and businesses, and that I had recently
registered with FEMA for assistance for disaster losses. 
Although we live very near to where the recent wildfires occurred, we did
NOT apply for FEMA assistance.

I called the US SBA to notify them, and they told me that in order for
someone to register with FEMA for assistance using my name, they had to have
all of my information, including SSN. This was likely the result of the
Equifax hacking debacle, as my information was one of the many millions
stolen, and is now apparently being sold on the dark web. I have put a
freeze on my wife's and my credit, and you may need to look into similar
protection. Despite having a credit protection service, whomever applied for
FEMA assistance in my name was not blocked from doing so and getting a
registration number! I also received no notification from the credit
protection service. Seems like the entire system is totally crapped up.

SBA also referred me to the FEMA fraud tip line, and provided me with the
FEMA registration number for the fraudulent request in my name. I tried to
leave a message on the FEMA fraud tip line voice message system but the
mailbox was full, so I sent them an email instead.

The contact information I have is:

U.S. S.B.A.: 1-800-659-2955

FEMA Fraud Tip Line: 1-800-323-8603, option 4

FEMA Fraud email: disaster at leo.gov

I sincerely hope that none of you who need this assistance have had this
happen to you, and that your recovery is as quick and smooth as is possible.

Best to you all,

Greg Tatarian
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