North Carolina Attorney General activates price gouging hotline during Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has activated the state's price gouging hotline for reporting related concerns following Hurricane Helene. Price gouging is illegal during a declared emergency; businesses must disclose any necessary price increases. Complaints can be reported at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or online at ncdoj.gov/pricegouging. South Carolina has similar laws, with reports directed to pricegouging@scag.gov or 803-737-3953.

September 29, 2024
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