Coronavirus: L.A County and city authorities form task force to crack down on coronavirus scams and price gouging.
L.A. County District Atty. Jackie Lacey and L.A. City Atty. Mike Feuer announced a joint task force Friday, saying they are already seeing evidence of people pushing illegal and dangerous schemes related to the virus.
He said the city attorney is investigating “traditional stores and online retailers, uncovering unsubstantiated advertising claims about alleged coronavirus prevention, treatment, and cures, and investigating safety products—such as protective masks—that may not perform as advertised, as well as products being sold at astronomical prices.”He cited one case in which a company was selling vitamins it falsely claimed could prevent children from getting coronavirus.
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