Migrant Workers Helping To Rebuild After Ian Face Scams, Fraud

The transcript discusses the influx of Venezuelan migrants to Florida following Hurricane Ian, seeking jobs in construction despite having no experience. These migrants are often targeted by job advertisements on platforms like WhatsApp, promising good pay and accommodation. However, they face exploitation, with some companies failing to pay them and threatening deportation. Historically, migrants from Central America have been crucial in recovery efforts after natural disasters, but the current wave includes Venezuelans and Cubans. Many migrants live in poor conditions, awaiting promised payments, highlighting the precarious situation they face.

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