CARR WARNS GEORGIANS OF PRICE GOUGING AND SCAMS IN ANTICIPATION OF HURRICANE ISAIAS

ATLANTA, Oct. 9 -- The Georgia Attorney General issued the following news release:

ATLANTA, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for price gouging and scams related to Hurricane Isaias.

"In anticipation of Hurricane Isaias, we urge all Georgians to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families," said Carr."Unfortunately, criminalswilltake advantage of thoseimpactedby severe weather,and our office stands ready to assist anyone who thinks they have encountered a scam.Unfair and deceptive business practices won't be tolerated, and anyone artificially increasing costs on the backs of hardworking Georgianswill be held accountable."

Price Gouging

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