After Helene and before Milton's landfall, agencies warn about scams, price gouging

Oct. 9 (UPI) -- With another major hurricane poised to make landfall in Florida Wednesday, several federal agencies are warning consumers to be wary of potential scams.

"As the nation braces for another major hurricane, the Justice Department, along with the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is warning consumers about those looking to take advantage of natural disasters by engaging in potential fraud, price gouging and collusive scheme," the DOJ said in a press release Wednesday.

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