Los Angeles fire evacuees face "obscene" price gouging as California AG issues stark warning
Many people fleeing the Los Angeles wildfires are desperate to find somewhere to live, but unscrupulous landlords who are jacking up prices are making it hard.
Los Angeles Fire Evacuees Face Price Gouging
Five days after an inferno razed Pacific Palisades, Maya Lieberman is desperate to find somewhere to live. But unscrupulous landlords who are jacking up prices are making it hard.
Attorney General Bonta warns against price gouging, looting and scams targeting wildfire victims
Attorney General Rob Bonta held a news conference in Los Angeles on Saturday, Jan. 11 to warn against price gouging, looting and scammers who target wildfire victims.
Officials warn against price gouging, looting amid Los Angeles wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned of bad actors who seek to use the trauma and chaos created by the wildfires in California for their own gain.
Price gouging is illegal is California. How to stay protected
As thousands of Californians flee the ongoing Palisades and Eaton fires in Southern California, authorities are cracking down on potential price gouging.
California AG warns against price gouging, scams during LA wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Saturday warned that price gouging during the state of emergency prompted by the wildfires burning in Los Angeles County is illegal. He also shared tips to help people avoid being scammed.
Californians contend with looting, price gouging, insurance issues
California has implemented a one-year moratorium on insurance companies canceling or refushing to renew policies for homeowners.
What to know about temporary housing, rents, price gouging during firestorm
L.A. County fires trigger price-gouging protections for renters and others. Some organizations are providing free temporary ...
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Yes, Price Gouging During LA Fires Is Illegal — and Here's How You Can Report It
Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a reminder that price gouging during disasters like this remains illegal in California.
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AG Coleman announces activation of price gouging hotline
With Kentucky currently under a State of Emergency, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the activation of the price ...
Dan Haar: Price-gouging and grocery shrinkflation are on the 2025 menu for CT lawmakers
Attorney General Tong said he'll pitch a shrinkflation bill and try again with a gouging measure that failed four times.
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Attorney General's Office: No reports of price gouging amid water shortage
The announcement comes after some residents took to social media claiming to pay upward of $30 for one case of water at various convenience stores.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson warns against price gouging ahead of winter storm
While businesses sometimes raise prices to offset increased costs during critical incidents, unreasonable price hikes aimed at profiting from emergencies are unlawful.
Los Angeles Firefighters Battle Blazes
LA residents warned to stay inside over smoke fears, as evacuation area grows ...