During this critical time of emergency in Los Angeles County, Rafael Carbajal, Director of Consumer and Business Affairs, provides vital guidance on protecting yourself from price gouging and scams. In this LA County Recovers segment, you’ll learn how to identify illegal price increases on essential items, spot emergency-related scams, and understand your rights as a consumer.

The segment also offers important reassurance for immigrant communities regarding access to emergency services. For assistance or to report price gouging and scams, contact the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs at dcba.lacounty.gov or call (800) 593-8222. Multilingual staff is available to help.

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