OLYMPIA, Wash. — Attorney General Bob Ferguson is warning Amazon sellers that raising prices significantly on products such as hand sanitizer and N95 masks could result in a lawsuit.
Ferguson sent letters to five Washington-based sellers who significantly raised prices on coronavirus-related items, in one case by more than 600%.
The letters warn the sellers to cease and desist charging unreasonably excessive prices or face a lawsuit.
The letters were sent based on information provided by Amazon.com, detailing Washington-based retailers who significantly raised prices on coronavirus-related products between January and February.
Ferguson says he expects to send more letters to businesses who are price-gouging during the crisis.