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Price gouging

Price gouging happens when a seller charges more money for goods or services than usual. It usually happens during a time when there is an emergency situation such as a natural disaster. When people are in need of goods or services during a time of crisis, price gouging happens when sellers raise the price of goods or services to make more money. This is unfair to buyers who can't afford the higher prices.
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