Yes, those forms had to be signed (just like anything). I'm not sure about the 8-10 years stipulation (didn't read the fine print), which I doubt.
As long as there are natural or man-caused disasters, the victims will get some compensation. The $2000.00 given isn't as my mother said, "da da". The food stamp of $149 isn't much (amount for one person) and $258 in unemployment (max amount in LA) isn't much either.
But, it's better than nothing.
What do you do? What do you say?
Oh, speaking of fraud, IMO the Red Cross is on the top of the list. They are in the rationing business. At one shelter 1 diaper is given at a time. Two or three feminine products were given at a time. What is a mother going to do with ONE diaper? What is a female going to do with ONLY 3 products?
BILLIONS of dollars have been and are donated. Hey, I guess that's what you call charity.
Give DIRECTLY to those affected or a group you know is directly assisting those affected. That's what I've done.
ETA: 'n' in feminine
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