SCEMD warns of possible recovery scams

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South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) Public Information Officer Derrec Becker encourages residents in counties affected by Hurricane Matthew to be aware of possible scams associated with the recovery efforts. Thousands of disaster workers will be coming into the state from all over the country. People affected by the hurricane should keep in mind the following:

· Ask for proper identification of service providers.

· Legitimate service providers will not ask for personal information such as the name of your bank, social security numbers or any other identifying information.

· If you feel unsafe when individuals come upon your property, call 911 for local law enforcement assistance.

Any residents with questions about ongoing Hurricane Matthew response and recovery actions should call the toll-free South Carolina Public Information Phone System 1-866-246-0133.

Visit scemd.org for more information from all state agencies that form the S.C. Emergency Response Team. Follow @SCEMD on Facebook and Twitter for continuous information.