Moody again warns residents to be wary of price gouging, disaster-related scams
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has extended the state’s Price Gouging Hotline following another state of emergency declaration for areas of the state preparing for Hurricane Milton.
Florida’s price gouging law remains in effect for the counties already under the state of emergency order for Hurricane Helene and will remain active for the areas covered by Milton.
“Tropical Storm Milton is expected to rapidly strengthen as it churns through the Gulf of Mexico and heads toward areas in our state that have already experienced tremendous flooding and damage from Hurricane Helene,” Moody said over the weekend. “We are extending Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline to help Floridians prepare for this new challenge. I’m urging everyone to monitor weather reports, get preparations in place and follow the guidance of local authorities. Stay Safe, Florida.”