Dec 18, 04:00 AM

FTC Chair Lina Khan Announces December 18, 2024 Crackdown on Misleading Junk Fees to Protect Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking steps to address misleading junk fees that can burden consumers with unexpected costs. FTC Chair Lina Khan emphasized the importance of transparency in pricing, stating, "People deserve to know up front what they’re being asked to pay — without worrying that they’ll later be saddled with mysterious fees that they haven’t budgeted for and can’t avoid." This initiative aims to protect consumers from hidden charges that complicate budgeting and financial planning. The FTC's actions reflect a growing commitment to consumer protection in the marketplace.

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The Washington Times@WashTimes
2 years ago
“People deserve to know up front what they’re being asked to pay — without worrying that they’ll later be saddled with mysterious fees that they haven’t budgeted for and can’t avoid,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said. https://t.co/tmWYetiyCn
ABC4 News@abc4utah
2 years ago
“People deserve to know up-front what they’re being asked to pay — without worrying that they’ll later be saddled with mysterious fees." https://t.co/aUDcHqJP2P
CBS Philadelphia@CBSPhiladelphia
2 years ago
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing a crackdown on certain consumer fees.https://t.co/jdv0o5t6Io

FTC Chair Lina Khan Announces December 18, 2024 Crackdown on Misleading Junk Fees to Protect Consumers

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