Attorney General Kane Warns of Winter Storm Price Gouging and Scams
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The price-gouging restrictions prohibit anyone involved in the sale or distribution of consumer goods or services from 'unconscionably excessive' increases above average prices during the week prior to the emergency. The restrictions were triggered by the disaster emergency proclamation signed yesterday and will extend for 30 days after the expiration of the disaster declaration.
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"Taking advantage of consumers in an emergency will not be tolerated and consumers should be vigilant. Contact my office if you believe you have been scammed," Kane said.
She noted that the emergency price restrictions not only apply to businesses involved in direct consumer sales, but also to manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and distributors of consumer products and services.
Consumers can report potential price-gouging by calling the Attorney General's Consumer Protection helpline, toll-free, at 1-800-441-2555 or by filing a consumer complaint online.
In addition, Attorney
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All home improvement and home repair contractors are required to provide consumers with specific information before proceeding with any project, including:
* The contractor's registration number, which must be included in all contracts, estimates and advertisements; * A written contract for any project costing more than
* Details about the materials and labor included in the project;
* Total sales price; and
* An approximate start-date and end-date for the project.
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Consumers can report potential scams by calling the Attorney General's Consumer Protection helpline, toll-free, at 1-800-441-2555 or by filing a consumer complaint online.
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