FTC proposes new rule to ban junk fees, potentially saving consumers billions

The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule that seeks to eliminate junk fees-- those hidden costs that can unexpectedly push up prices consumers pay at checkout. The proposed rule would ... Read More

Beware of Hidden Fees: The FTC Already Enforcing New ‘Junk Fees’ Rule

On May 12, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees took effect. Often referred to as the “Junk Fees Rule,” the Rule targets hidden, misleading, and deceptive charges and ... Read More

New federal rule bans hidden hotel and ticket junk fees

In a rare win for consumers, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees took effect on May 12, requiring booking websites for hotels, vacation rentals, and concert and ... Read More

The FTC “Junk Fee” Rule Is Here…Along with a Wave of State Laws

On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees went into effect (see our prior Updates on the proposed rule here and here). Also referred to as the “junk fee” ... Read More

Hidden fees begone: What to know about the 'Junk Fees Rule' on Ticketmaster, Airbnb and more

Heading to see your favorite artist soon? Now, you'll know exactly how much tickets will cost before entering the checkout process. Concertgoers will no longer incur service fees or hidden fees. The ... Read More

New federal rule targets junk fees, but hidden charges still widespread

DETROIT – Junk fees have become a costly part of everyday life, popping up on hotel bookings, food orders, payment apps, and more. A new federal rule targets some of the worst offenders, but many ... Read More

How to get some welcome relief from hidden ‘junk’ fees

Junk fees have become a costly part of everyday life, popping up on hotel bookings, food orders, payment apps, and more. A new federal rule targets some of the worst offenders, but many hidden charges ... Read More

What you need to know about the FTC’s crackdown on hidden fees

Significant changes took effect May 12 for how prices are listed online for tickets, hotels, motels and vacation rentals. FTC isn't banning extra fees but consumers will need to be told prices upfront ... Read More

New FTC rule on junk fees sounds good, but may lack “teeth”

PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Ticketmaster is the largest ticket seller in the world, processing tickets in 30 different countries. But some critics blame Ticketmaster for being one of the biggest offenders ... Read More