Protect Yourself from Fraud After a Wildfire: Arizona DIFI Urges Vigilance as Disasters Fuel Fraudulent Activity

Phoenix, AZ - As Arizona’s wildfire season stretches year-round, beyond its traditional boundaries, the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) is warning residents to remain alert—not just to flames, but to fraud.

Dry conditions, strong winds, and extreme heat are putting more lives and properties at risk. In the aftermath of these disasters, while communities focus on recovery, bad actors often take advantage of the chaos to commit fraud.

Read the entire press release. Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions, May 23, 2025