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Consumer Alert: North Carolina’s Price Gouging Law in Effect for Winter Storms

…price gouging to the North Carolina Department of Justice by filing a complaint at https://ncdoj.gov/gouging or by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. The state’s price gouging statute becomes effective when the governor declares…

North Carolina’s Price Gouging Law is in Effect

…Cooper yesterday declared a statewide state of emergency ahead of freezing weather this weekend. Please report potential price gouging by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or by filing a complaint at https://ncdoj.gov/pricegouging. “As…

Attorney General Josh Stein Asks North Carolinians to Report At-Home COVID Test Price Gouging

…to the North Carolina Department of Justice. Please report potential price gouging by filing a complaint at https://ncdoj.gov/gouging or by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. In particular, our office has heard anecdotally that…

NCDOJ Consumer Protection Chief Testifies Before U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and COVID-19 Scams

…scammers accountable.” From Mr. Anderson’s testimony: “Consumer protection enforcers know from experience that when a crisis hits, scammers emerge to try to take advantage of the public. Scammers will promote…

Log Homes

…of the deal if problems occur. We Can Help If you have a complaint about log homes contact us for help or call toll free within North Carolina at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM….

Lifeline Discount Phone Services

…and subscribers must recertify their eligibility each year. We Can Help If you have a consumer complaint, contact us for help or call toll free within North Carolina at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM….

Pyramid Schemes

…promotes or participates in one can be charged with a misdemeanor. Tips to Avoid Scams Look for the following warning signs to avoid getting trapped in a possible pyramid scheme:…

Gifting Clubs

…pay lose all of their money. We Can Help If you have a complaint about gifting clubs, contact us for help or call toll free within North Carolina at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM….

North Carolina Telecom Pledge

…days, or until the State of Emergency ends. Inform and educate customers about: these COVID-19-related consumer protections; and about COVID-19-related scams, such as scam robocalls and phishing emails. Sign the…

Seminars on Making Money

…If you have a complaint about a seminar on making money, contact us for help or call toll free within North Carolina at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. Watch our video Risky Business to learn…