Texas Attorney General An Important Message Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Mar 20, 2020, 0 Comments
Courtesy Texas Attorney General’s Office,
(Laredo, Texas)-Following Governor Abbott’s statewide emergency declaration regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Office of the Texas Attorney General stands ready to prosecute those seeking to take advantage of Texans by engaging in price gouging and disaster scams during this time.
Under state law, once the governor issues a declaration, vendors are prohibited from charging exorbitant prices for necessities such as drinking water, food, batteries, medicine, lodging, and more. Currently, the disaster declaration is effective across our entire state.
As disaster related cyber scams have been already been reported, we encourage everyone to proceed with caution on any social media post or email with a Coronavirus (COVID-19) subject line, attachment, or hyperlink. Cyber actors often attempt to deceive people into revealing sensitive information or donating to false charities.
If you believe you have encountered price gouging or disaster related scams, please file a complaint online with the Office of the Texas Attorney General at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection, or call the toll-free complaint line at 800-621-0508.
For additional information on price gouging, please visit our price gouging webpage.
For more information on disaster scams, please visit our disaster scams webpage.
For information on the spread or treatment of Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit the Texas Department of State Health Services at www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/.
