Press release from Attorney General Jeff Jackson;
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and law enforcement partners will host a press conference on Monday, April 14, at 2 p.m. in Waynesville to share information to help North Carolinians avoid scams and fraud as they rebuild after Hurricane Helene. Attorney General Jackson will be joined by NCSBI Director Chip Hawley and Western NC law enforcement leaders.
WHO: Attorney General Jeff JacksonNCSBI Director Chip HawleyHaywood County Sheriff Bill WilkeWaynesville Police Chief David AdamsAdditional law enforcement leaders WHAT: Press conference with law enforcement WHEN: Monday, April 14, 2025, 2:00 PM ET WHERE: Haywood County Historic Courthouse
215 N Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786 WHY: NCDOJ has heard concerns from small business owners in Western North Carolina about contract fraud, looting and property crime as they order expensive equipment to rebuild their businesses. Our office has also heard about potential opportunities for contracting and home repair fraud as homeowners rebuild after Helene.
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