A new rule proposed by the FTC targets hidden and "bogus" fees businesses often add onto their services at checkout, aiming to do away with the deceptive practices.
The FTC wants to ban hidden ‘junk fees’ that jack up the price of your purchases::A new rule proposed by the FTC targets hidden and “bogus” fees businesses often add onto their services at checkout, aiming to do away with the deceptive practices.
My partner’s best friend helped pen the legislation for this and specifically took it on because she knows how much this shit pisses my partner off lol
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Hmmm Ticketmaster seems like a good place to start
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Alright let’s target Ticketmaster first.
That’s their entire business model
Seriously! They charge more in fees than some ticket prices.
How to say you didnt read the article without saying it…
What kind of loser reads the articles? I just make snap judgement on catchy titles.
Absolutely necessary and I hope it is implemented sooner than later
My partner’s best friend helped pen the legislation for this and specifically took it on because she knows how much this shit pisses my partner off lol
KKHHHAAAAAAANNN!
Seriously though, Lina Khan is awesome. Best FTC chair in a very long time.
While we’re at it, can you roll taxes into it as well? Fuck having to guess what the local sales tax is…