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For firefighters who worked in World Trade Center rubble, the future includes a heightened risk of cancer
It’s been nearly 16 years since cleanup work officially ended at New York City’s ground zero, but the health effects for rescue and recovery workers are still making themselves known.
Schumer, Gillibrand Demand Special Doj Ig Probe Into Scam Targeting September 11th Victims Compensation Fund Recipients; Vcf Is Overseen By Doj & Senators Say Fed Agency Must Swiftly Determine Who Is Going After 9/11 Vics And How
Senators Say DOJ Must Determine Who Is Behind 9/11 VCF Scam In Order To Fully Assess Its Impact, Schumer, Gillibrand: 9/11 Families Have Suffered Enough
Phone scam targets 9/11 survivors, first responders
A phone scam is targeting survivors and first responders of the Sept. 11 terror attack in Manhattan.
Pols: ‘Outrageous’ scam targets Sept. 11 first responders, survivors
Congressional representatives including Peter King (R-Seaford) urge Federal Trade Commission to investigate “despicable” scam.
NY representatives call on FTC to investigate reports of 9/11 victim compensation scam
Three New York congressional representatives are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports that scammers are posing as Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund staffers…
Long Island community comes together to help retired NYPD officer pay for cancer treatment
He spent decades protecting lives — now his community is hoping to help save his.
Scammers posing as 9/11 victim compensation fund staff
Three local members of Congress are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports of a scam targeting victims of the September 11th terror attacks.
9/11 Health Bill Sponsors Call on FTC to Open Investigation into Scammers Stealing First Responders’ and Survivors’ Information
Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Peter King (R-NY) this week appealed to FTC Acting Chair Maureen K. Ohlhausen to open a formal investigation into reports…
Sick scam: Callous fraudsters target ill 9/11 heroes
First responders left sickened by the toxic fumes they inhaled at Ground Zero are now falling prey to something else — scam artists, the Daily News has learned.
Scammers target Sept. 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Consumers are reporting a new imposter scam — this time the callers are pretending to be with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).