FTC bans hidden fees for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12 | TechCrunch
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday released new documentation detailing its new "Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees." The rule, set to take The U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a FAQ document clarifying its rule hidden fees for live events, hotels, and short-term rentals.
  • adarzaEnglish
    19·
    9 days ago

    i guess live nation/ticketmaster and airbnb haven’t paid their tributes yet.

  • BigMacHole@lemm.ee
    5·
    8 days ago

    This is COMMIE SOCIALISM and I can’t WAIT for Trump’s Government to OVERTURN This NONSENSE! FREE the Hidden Fees!

  • aquafunkalisticbootywhap@lemmy.sdf.org
    4·
    8 days ago

    If the FTC was doing their job, they would end, and actively work against the venue ownership and ticketing system monopoly, as well as limit ownership of housing and rental property. Dictating fees must change from “hidden” to “listed clearly up front” doesnt address the problem: monopoly pricing and shady practices from a lack of effective competition.

    something something deck chairs on the titanic

  • Letstakealook@lemm.ee
    3·
    8 days ago

    These things have essentially become for the rich anyway, so what fucks do I give how much they rip each other off.