Scammers Are Preying on Flood Victims in St. Catharines, Police Say

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'It was like a tsunami': Massive flooding in St. Catharines, Ont., leaves residents in grief and shock

Amid a state of emergency from the fallout of two storms within a week, people in St. Catharines say they're in shock and grief as they deal with severe flooding in their homes and elsewhere in the city. Firefighters say their work has included rescuing some people trapped in cars by the waters.

In Canada, residents were still cleaning up from record floods when more 'insane' flooding hit

Residents in parts of Ontario's Niagara Region were still dealing with the aftermath of one round of severe flooding when another surge of high water appeared to swamp roads and neighborhoods. One social media post showed a community already in recovery mode as more water rushed in, turning an extreme weather event into a repeated blow for people trying to get back on their feet. What happened? The TikTok post by Steph (@officialstephxx) shows r…

Scammers are preying on flood victims in St. Catharines, police say

Check references, verify insurance and be wary of unsolicited offers before hiring contractors, homeowners are told.

Police say scammers are preying on flood victims in St. Catharines

Check references, verify insurance and be wary of unsolicited offers before hiring contractors, homeowners are told.