Free Legal Help for Sandy Fraud Victims in Monmouth Thursday

If you've encountered shifty contractors or price-gougers while trying to rebuild your Sandy-wracked property, get answers and help Thursday in Port Monmouth.

The Monmouth County Superstorm Sandy Fraud Task Force conducts a clinic at the Bayshore Activity Center on Port Monmouth Road, in collaboration with Volunteer Laywers for Justice.

Members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and Department of Consumer Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FBI, IRS, New Jersey Division of Taxation and others will be available for consultation.

According to acting County Prosecutor Chris Grammiccioni's office, anyone needing aid beyond that offered by VLJ who meet income requirements will be directed to volunteer outside counsel.

The Monmouth County Superstorm Sandy Fraud Task Force maintains a hotline, 855-SANDY-39 (855-726-3939). Volunteer Lawyers for Justice can be reached at 855-301-2525.