Justice Department, FTC, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Warn Consumers About Potential Scams and Price Gouging in the Wake of Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
As the nation braces for another major hurricane, the Justice Department, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), is warning consumers about those looking to take advantage of natural disasters by engaging in potential fraud, price gouging and collusive schemes.
Scammers quickly exploit weather emergencies and take advantage . . .
As the nation braces for another major hurricane, the Justice Department, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), is warning consumers about those looking to take advantage of natural disasters by engaging in potential fraud, price gouging and collusive schemes.
Scammers quickly exploit weather emergencies and take advantage . . .