The Office of Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans to be cautious of opportunistic scammers, fraudulent charities, and price gougers attempting to profit off the July 4 flooding disaster, and urges people to research charities before donating and to report instances of excessive price hikes.

Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a warning urging Texans to avoid falling for donation scams, as people search for ways to help people impacted by the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country. Paxton said in a Tuesday consumer alert that some people are using the disaster to perpetrate scams.

Texas AG warns of scams amid flooding; urges caution in hiring contractors and vigilance against price gouging.