FTC announces rule that says hidden ‘junk’ fees must be disclosed
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a new Junk Fees Rule. It applies to live event tickets, hotels, and convenience or ...
Maryland car dealership accused of making millions by charging buyers with fake fees
Lindsay Automotive Group has been accused of charging buyers with consumers millions worth of junk fees and unwanted add-ons.
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Federal Trade Commission rule requires more transparency on pricing for hotels, tickets
The rule will require businesses to display the total price upfront rather than adding hidden fees at the bottom of your ...
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Feds sue Lindsay Automotive for allegedly overcharging customers
The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General have charged Lindsay Automotive Group with systematically ...
Recent FTC Cases Against Auto Dealers Suggest Regulators Are Keeping Foot on Accelerator
A record $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive is a jarring pothole in what appeared to be a smoother road ahead for ...
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Bipartisan FTC Rule Bans Junk Fees for Live-Event Tickets and Short-Term Lodging
Warnings of an impending regulatory focus on hidden and junk fees materialized following President Joe Biden’s call to Congress during his 2023 ...
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FTC Junk Fees Rule Targets Ticket Sales and Hotel Rentals
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a long-anticipated final Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (the Rule), colloquially known as the “Junk ...
Trump's FTC Pick Will Go From Frequent Dissenter to Running Show
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Federal Trade Commission will take the reins after compiling a long list of ...
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Concert promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front
The FTC said consumers often see advertised prices for hotel rooms, short-term rentals, and tickets to sporting events and ...
Eventbrite: The Tide Is Turning Choppier
Eventbrite's stock has plummeted over 50% YTD due to declining revenue and a continuous loss of creators and customers. New ...
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Hotel junk fees: Their time is up
The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on hidden fees charged by hotels. This is a good thing and it comes at an ...
Are the New Junk Fee Rules Really That Great?
Ricky Mulvey: Say goodbye to junk fees. Well, some of them, anyway, for now at least. You're listening to Motley Fool Money. I'm Ricky Mulvey, joined today by Bill Barker. Bill, appreciate you being ...