California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles popular in Los Angeles County.

The Federal Trade Commission will issue over $5 million in refunds to 7,687 victims of the credit card debt relief scheme ACRO Services, the organization announced Tuesday. ACRO Services — which also operated under the names American Consumer Rights ...

Rental scams are nothing new, they’ve been around for years. But in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles fires that have displaced thousands of people,

Firefighting planes are dumping water from the ocean on the Los Angeles fires, but using saltwater is typically a last resort.

LOS ANGELES – Much-needed rain has arrived in Southern California and is helping with the ongoing wildfire fight across the Los Angeles area. However, the return of the rain has triggered Flash ...

Evacuation orders and warnings were issued to more than 31,000 people in the vicinity of two new wildfires north of Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake in northern Los ...

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While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and government agencies, or with contracting scams, other types of fraud and impersonation can also surround these events. If you’re already feeling vulnerable, you may be more likely to fall for other types of fraud, such as:

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

Games Fest didn't clarify what we'd expect, but in a statement, they said that it will feature "thoughtful leaders from gaming, entertainment and beyond, bringing multiple

In a heated community meeting, furious residents assailed federal officials for trucking electric vehicle batteries and other hazardous materials from Altadena to their area for processing.

The Los Angeles Police Department is directing fire victims to watch out for contracting, towing and charitable donation scams that are prevalent.