Teams being deployed to prevent, prosecute insurance fraud after fires

"Scammers exploit vulnerable times, preying on survivors with false promises and fraudulent schemes," Lara said in a statement. "We've seen this in past wildfires."

"You will not get away with impersonating insurance companies in order to steal from wildfire victims," Hochman said. "Our office is on high alert for insurance scams and we will relentlessly pursue and seek the maximum punishment for the criminals who seek to exploit the victims of L.A. County fires."

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