
HARRISBURG (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Reports of price gouging are increasing at the state attorney general’s office.
More than 1,100 coronavirus-related complaints have been filed so far, with 45 of them verified.
Josh Shapiro’s office has sent out 34 cease and desist letters and subpoenas
For example, a suburban Philadelphia store was selling a $2 bottle of hand sanitizer for $19.
I’m grateful to everyone in the Commonwealth for reporting their concerns to our Office,” said Attorney General Josh Shapiro. “During these uncertain times, taking advantage of consumers in need of cleaning supplies and paper products is not only outrageous, it’s illegal.”
If you have a report of price gouging, send an email to the attorney general’s office.
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