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Consumer complaint list for 2024 released by NY Attorney General Letitia James


Published on 2025-03-05 21:44:25 - Newsday
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  • Price gouging on essential goods and housing issues top New York's consumer complaints list, with over 24,000 cases reported to Attorney General Letitia James.

The article from Newsday discusses a report by New York Attorney General Letitia James detailing the top consumer complaints received in 2022. The report highlights a significant increase in complaints related to price gouging, particularly during the baby formula shortage, with 425 complaints compared to just 10 in 2021. Other prevalent issues included problems with retail sales, home repair and construction, and landlord-tenant disputes. The report also notes a rise in complaints about credit, banking, and debt collection, as well as issues with internet services, travel, and transportation. Attorney General James emphasized the importance of consumer protection, especially in times of crisis, and outlined efforts to combat predatory practices and support consumers through various initiatives and legal actions.

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[ https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/consumer-complaints-letitia-james-bgewmfaj ]