California Officials Warn Against Scammers Preying on Wildfire Victims

Scammers face jail time and fines in California under price-gouging regulations and other laws.

Destruction caused by the Palisades Fire lines neighboorhoods near Los Angeles on Jan. 9, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Los Angeles officials warned the public about possible price gouging and other scams as two deadly and destructive fires continued to burn in the county Jan. 13.

Residents remained evacuated throughout the region, with thousands having lost their homes and businesses. Despite firefighters putting their lives on the lines, some criminals are looking at this as an opportunity, officials said.