A past speaker at our club, Amanda Sanders, Outreach Director from the Office of the Attorney General (of Texas), sent out the following warning --
Please help the Texas Attorney General’s Office spread word to your communities about price gouging and scams that will continue to emerge from this winter storm state emergency. Details on identifying disaster scams, such as fake home repair contractors and fake charities, and price gouging on essential goods and services, are available on our website. Texans can report suspicious activity to our Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 621-0508. They may also file complaints online.
Unfortunately, there are individuals who will attempt to take advantage of others during a vulnerable time. Our office stands ready to prosecute those who violate the law and seek to bring harm to Texans. We sincerely appreciate your help in spreading awareness across our state on these issues. Please let me know if there is a way our office can help, or collaborate with your organization, to further educational efforts on these issues.