The rule requires companies disclose fees up front for people booking a hotel or buying a ticket to a live event. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses with Columbia University professor Vicki Morwitz.

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The Federal Trade Commission and the state reached a $20 million settlement with an automotive group in Illinois accused of defrauding consumers.

The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on hidden fees charged by hotels. This is a good thing and it comes at an appropriate time as many people are getting ready to spend the holidays away ...

A group of 10 Illinois car dealerships are facing a $20 million fine, the largest ever levied against a car dealer by the ...

On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new rule requiring “timely, transparent, and truthful” upfront disclosures ...

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The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters ...

The Junk Fees Rule prohibits “bait-and-switch pricing” that hides total prices for live-event tickets and hotels. For our ...

According to a new ruling, hotels and vacation rentals will no longer be allowed to surprise guests with “junk fees” like resort fees and cleaning charges.