Hidden Fees news and trends

FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
Regulation // December 17, 2024

The FTC has unveiled a rule blocking “bait-and-switch” pricing for hotels and concert tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Will 99 Cents Burn Toast at the POS?
Platform Payments // June 26, 2023

After spending the last 20 minutes online deliberating over what you really need to round out your summer wardrobe, you’re ready to check out. You review your basket, apply the promo codes to get your discount, and check the total before clicking the buy button....

FTC Sends $9.7M in Fee Refunds to LendingClub Customers
Legal // August 12, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending over $9.7 million in payments to 61,990 customers who the FTC said were charged hidden fees from LendingClub, an FTC press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

CFPB Rails Against Costly Pay-By-Phone Fees
Security & Fraud // August 01, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned companies  Monday (July 31) about  tricking consumers into expensive pay-by-phone fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees

January 13, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to sue real estate development and property management firm Greystar Real Estate Partners, alleging that the company charged tenants hidden fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors

December 17, 2024
The FTC has unveiled a rule blocking “bait-and-switch” pricing for hotels and concert tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

FTC Sends $9.7M in Fee Refunds to LendingClub Customers

August 12, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending over $9.7 million in payments to 61,990 customers who the FTC said were charged hidden fees from LendingClub, an FTC press release said....

CFPB Rails Against Costly Pay-By-Phone Fees

August 01, 2017
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned companies  Monday (July 31) about  tricking consumers into expensive pay-by-phone fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...