ST. LOUIS – Starting next week, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office is setting up a satellite office at Chaifetz Arena to help people avoid storm-related scams.
The disaster assistance center will be open on select dates in June, beginning Monday.
Investigators from the attorney general’s office will help provide guidance on selecting reputable contractors, avoiding price gouging and protecting personal information from identity theft.
The disaster assistance center will be open at the Chaifetz Center, located at 1 South Compton Avenue, on the following dates and times:
- June 9th-11th (9 a.m.- 8 p.m.)
- June 16th-18th (9 a.m.-8 p.m.)
- June 23rd-26th (9 a.m.-8 p.m.)
“My office will always protect storm victims from scammers looking to take advantage of Missourians in crisis,” said Attorney General Andrew Bailey via a news release. “We are on the ground to ensure families get the help they need and ensure bad actors are held accountable.”
Consumers who may have fallen victim to a scam or wish to report a fraudulent business are encouraged to speak with one of the investigators on site, file a complaint online on the Missouri Attorney General’s website, or contact the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-392-8222.