Brunswick County warning residents of scams after Florence

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If you encounter someone claiming to be endorsed or authorized by the county or suspect a scam is happening in Brunswick County, you can report it by calling 911, 910-253-2777 or 910-253-5383. (Source: Pixabay)

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (AP) –

Brunswick County is warning residents of potential scams that may target people impacted by Hurricane Florence.

In a Friday news release, Brunswick County made it clear that the county is not endorsing any contractors or vendors, and Brunswick County Public Utilities has not authorized vendors to make repairs to utility lines on their behalf.

Residents should be aware that scammers often target people impacted by disaster and large weather events, according to Brunswick County.

If you encounter someone claiming to be endorsed or authorized by the county or suspect a scam is happening in Brunswick County, you can report it by calling 911, 910-253-2777 or 910-253-5383.

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