From Jalopnik · Chris Tsui · · 40s
Gas Station Owner Fined $17,500 for Price Scams
New Jersey gas station owner Rajinder Chandi ordered to pay $17,500 after customers were overcharged with changing prices at pumps.
In brief
New Jersey gas station owner Rajinder Chandi ordered to pay $17,500 after customers were overcharged with changing prices at pumps. Rajinder Chandi, a New Jersey gas station owner, must pay $17,500 for falsely advertising higher fuel prices to customers. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Gas Station Scam
Rajinder Chandi, owner of three gas stations in New Jersey, was fined $17,500 after customers were charged more than advertised prices at pumps.
Price Scam Pattern
Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace said investigators found a pattern of deceptive business practices including credit card skimming and overcharging.
Price Changes
Customers reported machines skimming credit/debit card info and attendants overcharging for fuel at the pump.
The short version
Rajinder Chandi, a New Jersey gas station owner, must pay $17,500 for falsely advertising higher fuel prices to customers.
