Different types of relief scams pop up in the aftermath of natural disasters like the devastating floods in central Texas. Eric Vryn via Getty Images In the aftermath of natural disasters and other ...

As Texans rally to support flood victims, state Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating a GoFundMe campaign that his office says may be taking advantage of their generosity. Paxton issued a ...

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in central Texas rose to 90 on Monday, July 7, as rescue teams continue to search for signs of life, USA TODAY reports. And among the dead are at least 27 ...

TRENTON, N.J. -- A homeless veteran from Philadelphia who allegedly schemed with a New Jersey couple to scam GoFundMe donors out of more than $400,000 will be released from jail pending trial.

Disaster relief efforts are underway in Central Texas to assist victims impacted by the deadly July 4 flash floods that killed more than 100 people, as search and rescue teams continue to comb the ...

CAMDEN, New Jersey -- A New Jersey man who conspired a lie with his girlfriend and a homeless veteran to raise $400,000 in donations online was sentenced Friday to 27 months in federal prison and ...

A New Jersey man who authorities say was involved in a GoFundMe scam was indicted in federal court on 16 counts of wire fraud and money laundering on Wednesday. Mark D'Amico, 40, was charged last year ...

We all want to help the people and the communities affected by the flooding, but how do you know if the money is going to right place? Disasters are often a time when scammers get to work.

In the aftermath of natural disasters and other devastating events, many relief organizations, government agencies and volunteers offer their services to the affected community. Unfortunately, plenty ...