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Marcus Cossie clears his flood-ruined home in northeast Houston on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.

Houston Matters

Advice: Avoiding Post-Harvey Scams

Abner Fletcher

Posted on September 19, 2017 · Houston Matters producer Joshua Zinn runs through a few pointers and tips on how to avoid scams in the wake of Harvey.

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How To Reduce Your Chances Of Purchasing A Once Flooded Car

David Pitman

Posted on April 25, 2016 · The massive cleanup from last week’s flood includes getting rid of thousands of totaled vehicles. And you can expect unscrupulous sellers will try to pass those damaged cars and trucks off to unsuspecting buyers

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