Coverage dated October 8, 2024

FTC gets ‘troubling reports' of price gouging for essentials ahead of Hurricane Milton

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

As Hurricane Milton approaches landfall in the U.S., the Biden administration is warning consumers of the risk of fraud and price gouging.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    FTC gets ‘troubling reports' of price gouging for essentials ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    As Hurricane Milton approaches landfall in the U.S., the Biden administration is warning consumers of the risk of fraud and price gouging.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Justice Department, FTC warn consumers of fraud, price gouging risks ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    As Hurricane Milton approaches landfall in the U.S, the Biden administration is warning consumers of the risk of fraud and price gouging.

  3. The Hill

    Federal authorities warn of scams, price gouging as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Federal agencies are warning of heightened risk of scams and price gouging efforts as Hurricane Milton nears Florida’s western coast. The Justice Department (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a warning to consumers to be on high alert…

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