Did he use the party's credit card to charge tens of thousands of dollars worth of clothing and meals?

"Naming companies" flourished, charging clients hundreds of thousands of dollars to coin made up words like Altria.

Local newspapers report that some prominent families are charging thousands of dollars at a time when the average private-sector employee earns only about $1,800 a year.

And many were charging thousands of dollars above the sticker price.

Demand is high, supplies are short and dealers are charging thousands of dollars over the $60,000 sticker.

And while helicopter services charge thousands of dollars, insurance companies will often pick up part of the cost.

Plus, the story of a builder and his partner who targeted elderly ladies charging them thousands of pounds for what amounted to odd jobs.

Medical evacuation companies could charge thousands of dollars for transport to Australia or the U.S.

Bookscan plans to charge the largest publishers hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, with lower fees for smaller houses.

Other services charge thousands of dollars for complete packages that include air fare and wedding ceremonies.