Hawaii residents urged to guard against disaster-recovery scams

As property owners across Hawaii assess damage from recent disasters, authorities warn of scams targeting rebuilding efforts and insurance claims.

First covered Sep 28, 2026 · 3:01 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Hawaii residents urged to guard against disaster-recovery scams — Image via insideclimatenews.org

Coverage

46d Inside Climate News How to Protect Yourself From Disaster Scams — This story is a collaboration between Inside Climate News and Honolulu Civil Beat. All over Hawaiʻi, property owners are hoping to rebuild homes and businesses…

Primary sources

cca.hawaii.gov PUBLIC URGED TO BE VIGILANT AGAINST CONTRACTOR FRAUD FOLLOWING STATEWIDE DISASTER - DCCA Hawaii

hbe.dcca.hawaii.gov Hawaii Business Express

web2.dcca.hawaii.gov RICO Online Complaint Filing

More coverage from around the web

thegardenisland.com The Kauaʻi Police Department warns of disaster recovery scams - The Garden Island

hawaiinewsnow.com Hawaii officials warn of ‘storm chaser’ scams after Hurricane Lala | Hawaii News Now

civilbeat.org Protect Yourself: Scams Surge When Disaster Hits, Even In Hawaiʻi - Honolulu Civil Beat

hawaiinewsnow.com Covering the Cost: The cost of AI-driven scams after Kona low storms, disaster recovery | Hawaii News Now | HNN

khon2.com How to avoid scams during the Hurricane Lowell recovery

Appeared in: 2026-09-29 (#17)

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