Schneiderman warns against snow-related price gouging
In the wake of a snowstorm that dropped nearly a foot of snow on parts of Brooklyn and New York, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is urging New Yorkers to watch out for weather-related price gouging.
“New Yorkers should remain wary of fraudsters who use severe winter weather as an excuse to illegally line their pockets,” Schneiderman said. “We will not tolerate those who seek to exploit weather emergencies at the expense of New Yorkers. Any New Yorker that believes they may have been the victim of price gouging should contact my office right away.”
Price gouging is a sensitive subject for Schneiderman recently as this comes on the heels of an announcement of an investigation into possible misconduct by propane suppliers across New York.
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