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FTC proposes new rule to ban junk fees, potentially saving consumers billions

Por: ABC7 World October 11, 2023

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-- those hidden costs that can unexpectedly push up prices consumers pay at checkout.The proposed rule would apply to many industries across the economy, including event tickets, hotels and apartment rentals. If the rule goes into effect, companies that continue to charge these fees could be fined and forced to pay back consumers.The FTC says the far-reaching rule could save consumers tens of billions of dollars in fees.The proposed rule would... + full article



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