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Storm Price Gouging: Consumers Warned To Watch For Rising Expenses In NY Amid Massive Rainstorm
Officials are urging New Yorkers to keep an eye out for stores and services that may be using the rainstorm to charge extra for essential goods. On Friday, Sept. 29, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning to consumers against price gouging amidst the ongoing state of emergency caused by rainstorms and flooding across Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and New York City. Related: State Of Emergency: 'Extreme Weather Event' Threatening Areas In NY, Hochul Says Price gauging can affect anything from essential goods — such as food, gas, and batteries — to services like …
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Price Gouging: NY AG Issues Alert About Dramatic Price Increases For Children's Medication
New York Attorney General Letitia James is cautioning consumers about price gouging of children's painkillers and fever reducers as demand increases due to the "tripledemic" of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu. James issued the alert on Monday, Dec. 26, saying her office received reports about children's medication being sold online and in stores at prices that are two or three times their retail value. Earlier report: CDC Warns Of Increase In Strep Throat Infections Among Kids Amid Rise In COVID, Flu, RSV Cases New Yorkers should stay alert for potential price gouging of medications, such …
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Don't Fall For Them: These Are Top Consumer Scams, NY AG Says
Attorney General Letitia James highlighted some of the top scams New Yorkers are facing to kick off National Consumer Protection Week. Citing the COVID-19 pandemic, James said that Internet-related and price gouging scams were the greatest threat to consumers, with thousands of complaints levied to her office during 2020. The top 10 consumer complaints in 2020, according to James’ office: Internet-Related (internet services and service providers, data privacy and security, digital media, data breaches, frauds through internet manipulation): 9,832 complaints; COVID-19 Price Gouging (…
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Covid-
19: Two Merchants Cited For Price Gouging Hand Sanitizer, Disinfectant Spray By State AG
Two New York businesses have been cited for price gouging for hand sanitizer and disinfectant sprays in the midst of an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. New York Attorney General Letitia James has ordered two New York City merchants to cease and desist charging customers excessive prices for hand sanitizers and disinfectant sprays. The two merchants were cited after investigators followed up on tips from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office on the overcharging. Investigators confirmed on Saturday, March 7, that Scheman & Grant Hardware/Ace Hardware, in Midtown Manhattan w…
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Westchester Announces 'Warming Shelters' After Prolonged Winter Disaster
After three days of slower than expected storm recovery from utility companies, Westchester County officials are taking steps to provide extra support to the thousands of county residents who are still left without power. The county announced on Monday afternoon that the Westchester County Center will be open Monday night as well as on Tuesday, March 6 to provide coffee, warmth and a place to relax for Westchester County residents. County Executive George Latimer said: “Days after Winter Storm Riley thousands of Westchester are still sleeping in cold homes with no lights and downed power lin…
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