price gouging

noun

: charging customers too much money

The company has been accused of price gouging.

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California authorities have warned that the current situation might lead to price gouging in the Los Angeles rental market and have cautioned real estate agents against taking advantage of vulnerable residents. —

Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 Because so many displaced residents need shelter, some landlords and real-estate agents are now attempting to list apartments with sky-high rents, despite state laws against price gouging after disasters. —

Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2025 California’s attorney general charges an L.A.-area real estate agent with price gouging in the wake of wildfires. 28 newcomers to the 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. list to visit ASAP. —

Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025 Layering tragedy atop tragedy One of the immediate negative effects of the Marshall Fire was substantial price gouging, which further compounded issues for affected renters such as Christina Eisert. —

Alicia Wallace, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for price gouging