Raging Wildfires Bring Concerns of Legal Fraud in California

The State Bar of California is warning citizens about potential fraudsters looking to take advantage of victims of deadly fires raging across the state.

The group says residents should be on the lookout for fraudulent legal advice, especially regarding insurance or landlord disputes, employment issues, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) applications.

“In the wake of the fires, there is also the risk of victims being approached in person, by mail, email or other means, by people posing as attorneys,” state bar officials wrote in a release sent on Nov. 15. “Consumers must carefully check that people offering legal services ...