Were you the victim of price gouging during the Sonoma County fires?

We want to hear your experiences.|

Some residents in Sonoma County have reported being overcharged for products and services after the fires that have roared through the region. According to California Penal Code, Section 396, raising the price of many consumer goods and services, including housing, by more than 10 percent after an emergency is illegal.

Please tell us more about your experience in the form below. We will inform the proper authorities immediately and publish the offending company after verification.

If you have any questions email janet.balicki@pressdemocrat.com or leave a message at 707-526-8550

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