FTC finalizes shocking ruling in 'junk fees' ban, restaurants react
Related: Popular delivery service settles FTC complaint over controversial issues In 2022, President Joe Biden pressed federal agencies to crack down on junk fees to fulfill his consumer protection agenda and increase economic competition.
FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices
The FTC estimates the rule would save consumers 53 million hours per year they would not have to spend sleuthing out total costs before making purchases.
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Andrew Ferguson, the incoming president’s pick to lead the Federal Trade Commission, published a dissent to the agency’s new rule.
The FTC is officially banning hidden junk fees from hotel and ticket prices
The Federal Trade Commission has approved a new rule preventing hotels and ticket sellers from hiding extra fees associated with a purchase. Under the rule, businesses must provide “up-front disclosure” of the total price of a hotel stay,
FTC Bans Hidden ‘Junk Fees’ for Hotels and Concert Tickets
The Biden administration took another step in its push to combat so-called junk fees as the US Federal Trade Commission mandated more price transparency for consumers shopping for live-event tickets and hotel rooms.
FTC Cracks Down on Hidden Concert-Ticket Fees
The Federal Trade Commission announced a new rule requiring ticket companies to disclose fees right away rather than hide at the end of a purchase.
FTC bans junk ticket, hotel fees
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday banned surprise junk fees for ticketing platforms, vacation rental sites and hotel fees, deeming the practice “unfair” and “deceptive.” “People
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FTC warns shoppers about gift card scams ahead of holiday rush
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Some of the more politicized cases might end up in ties, and you can’t enforce without a majority,” said Gerald Stein, a ...
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FTC Keeps Sights on Data Brokers that Sell Sensitive Location Sites
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