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Prevention of fire-related scams in Var
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 11:53 PM
In the face of fires in Var, distress situations increase the risk of scams. The prefecture recommends contacting trusted intermediaries, requesting detailed quotes, and verifying the identity of online fundraising organizers. Report any anomalies to the authorities.
Situations of distress caused by fires are conducive to scams, particularly through unsolicited approaches, unwanted service offers, or fake online fundraising campaigns.
Advice from the General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Repression:
- First contact your usual points of contact: town hall, insurers, trusted artisans.
- If approached, request detailed quotes for all services: do not sign anything in a hurry.
- Beware of fake online donation appeals: do not click on any links, and verify the identity of the fundraiser organizer.
- Consult official websites of the Var prefecture and government ministries for reliable information.
- Report any abuse to the authorities: gendarmerie, national police, town hall.
For more information: swll.to/173dvf
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