ATLANTA, Ga. — In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have noticed a spike in price gouging in the marketplace. The Consumer Protection Division (CPD) has been receiving the most complaints about hand sanitizer, toilet paper, water, and food.
Attorney General Chris Carr has partnering with Georgia and national businesses like Amazon, Walmart, Facebook, Chevron, Publix, the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores, the Georgia Retailers, the Georgia Food Industry Association and the Better Business Bureau, as a way to ensure that the public is not taken advantage of during this crisis.
“By establishing lines of communication with the business community specific to this crisis, our Consumer Protection Division is able to more effectively identify and combat price gouging and scams,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “These businesses and organizations are doing their part to stop Coronavirus scams, and I commend them for stepping up and joining us in this fight to protect Georgians.”
Carr encourages more businesses to get involved with the fight against gougers and scammers.
CPD has received complaints concerning online sales and sales in brick-and-mortar stores. To file a complaint with our office:
- CALL: 404-651-8600 inside the metro Atlanta area
- CALL: 1-800-869-1123 toll-free outside of the metro Atlanta calling area
- VISIT: consumer.ga.gov
CPD also works with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to protect consumers from frauds and scams:
- For BBB’s information on the corona virus, click here.
- For small businesses needing assistance, click here.
- For more information on how to access BBB’s help, click here.
