Storm Scammers Targeting Recovery | Topeka News

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Power’s out, trees are down, and storm damage is piling up—but help is on the way in Wyandotte County. A command center’s been running for three days, handing out water, ice, meds, and clearing power lines. The city waived all fees for electrical inspections and repairs—huge relief. But as crews wind down, beware: scammers are showing up at doors, pretending to fix everything fast, pushing roofing or siding jobs, demanding cash upfront, or even asking you to cash your insurance check right away. The Better Business Bureau says report any suspicious activity through their Scam Tracker—don’t…