Big storms can bring out the best in some people and the worst in others, like unscrupulous business owners who take advantage of consumers by overcharging for necessities during a state of emergency. News 4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has a warning.
If you think you are a victim of price gouging, you can file a complaint with the attorney general's office in D.C. and Virginia.
Maryland does not have a law on the books to prevent price gouging, but you can file a consumer complaint.
