FTC Bans Hidden Fees
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•The FTC is officially banning hidden junk fees from hotel and ticket prices
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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, vacation rental, or live event tickets.
The rule is set to go into effect in April 2025 .
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