NEW YORK — Attorney generals in New York and Pennsylvania have issued a warning about price-gouging during the snowstorm.
Eric Schneiderman in New York says consumers should contact his office about “excessive increases” in the price of goods and services. Examples include food, water, gas, generators, hotels and transportation.
The price-gouging law also could apply to snow removal and equipment, salt and contractor services for storm-related damage.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro also alerted consumers and businesses about potential scams, urging people to report any “suspicious activity” about home repairs, snow plowing, government assistance programs and fraudulent disaster-related fundraising to his office’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
