price gouging

Price gouging was the top concern among New Jersey consumers in 2012 and the surge in illegal pricing complaints came in the days and weeks post-Sandy.  That's according to data from the State Division of Consumer Affairs.

State Attorney General JeffreyChiesa and the State Division of Consumer Affairs have filed suit against five more hotel operators and one more gas station, alleging that each excessively raised prices during the declared state of emergency for Hurricane Sandy and illegally gouged consumers.

If you were looking for the list of businesses that got caught price gouging and that are being included in the Attorney General's lawsuit we have the list for you, right here.

Ten more New Jersey businesses are accused of price gouging after Superstorm Sandy, as state officials vow to continue to crack down on retailers who attempt to capitalize on victims' misfortune.

Ten more New Jersey businesses are accused of price gouging following Hurricane Sandy, the state Attorney General's Office announced today.

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has deployed teams of investigators to visit retail establishments in northern and southern New Jersey, in response to price gouging claims.