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Family Dollar to pay $63m to settle overcharging allegations
Family Dollar agrees to pay $63 million to settle multistate allegations that it routinely overcharged customers at checkout.
Consumer Protection
35 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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NYC Council passes ban on 'surveillance pricing' that relies on personal data
New York City Council passes legislation banning surveillance pricing, making NYC the second U.S. city to prohibit algorithmic price discrimination based on personal data.
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New York City Is Set to Ban Companies From Setting Variable Prices
New York City Council is poised to vote Thursday on legislation banning surveillance pricing, making NYC the first major U.S. city to prohibit algorithmic price discrimination based on consumer data.
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Loot boxes, influencers, and addictive features face an EU crackdown
The European Commission is targeting addictive digital design, loot boxes, and influencer marketing practices in a new crackdown on online consumer manipulation.
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Europe is about to get very tough on loot boxes in games, according to a leaked draft of the landmark Digital Fairness Act
The European Commission has presented its draft Digital Fairness Act, a regulation that would ban loot boxes for minors, require real-money pricing for virtual currencies, and impose fines up to 6% of global turnover.
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Judge won't dismiss McRib class-action lawsuit against McDonald's
A judge has rejected a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against McDonald's alleging the McRib sandwich contains no actual rib meat.
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McDonald's dealt legal setback as judge allows McRib meat lawsuit to proceed
McDonald's faces a class-action lawsuit as a judge allows claims over the deceptive marketing of the McRib sandwich.
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Customers react to Dollar General lawsuit
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Dollar General overcharged millions at checkout for years, FTC and 20 states allege
20 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers
The FTC and 20 states have sued Dollar General for allegedly overcharging millions of shoppers through deceptive pricing practices.
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Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what's being described as deceptive pricing
The FTC and 20 states have sued Dollar General, alleging the bargain retailer routinely overcharged customers through deceptive pricing practices.
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So you say you hate ‘surveillance pricing’
3 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Maryland becomes first state to ban dynamic pricing in grocery stores
Maryland becomes the first state in the nation to ban dynamic pricing for grocery stores and delivery services.
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New York City's click-to-cancel rule takes effect, making subscription cancellations as easy as sign-ups
New York City's click-to-cancel rule takes effect to simplify subscription cancellations.
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NYC is now the first city in America that bans sketchy subscriptions
New York City has officially become the first city in America to enforce a mandatory click-to-cancel subscription rule.
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F.T.C. Investigates OpenAI and Anthropic Over Potential Consumer Harms
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic regarding potential consumer protection law violations.
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FTC opens probe into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI
The Federal Trade Commission has launched a sweeping investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic over product safety and consumer harm concerns.
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4 ways to avoid getting ripped off, according to a pricing expert
Financial outlets examine consumer financial strain and pricing strategies, highlighting a pricing expert's advice to avoid getting ripped off.
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New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for over 43 million violations of consumer protection law
2 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Dutch consumer group files lawsuit against Epic for misleading young players on Fortnite, seeking more than €100m in compensation
Epic Games faces a massive €100 million class-action lawsuit in the Netherlands over allegations of misleading young Fortnite players through deceptive sales.
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Exclusive | Why you may pay more than someone else for the exact same thing
Regulators and lawmakers are clashing over 'surveillance pricing,' where AI analyzes individual spending habits to set personalized product prices.
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AI is watching your spending and setting your prices accordingly. Lawmakers want to stop it
Lawmakers and the FTC are targeting AI-driven personalized pricing models that adjust costs based on individual consumer spending habits.
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Illinois Lawmaker Presses for Consumer Paybacks As Trump Administration Hits $100B in Tariff Refunds
3 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Michigan Supreme Court sides with Nessel, overrules cases curtailing consumer protection law
The Michigan Supreme Court has overturned prior rulings, clearing the path for Attorney General Nessel to pursue consumer protection lawsuits and drug-pricing probes.
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New Jersey governor signs law banning surveillance pricing to protect shoppers
New Jersey enacts a new law banning surveillance pricing, prohibiting retailers from using AI to set individualized costs.
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Costco Just Settled a Major Class Action Lawsuit—and You Could Get More Than $500 Back
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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New Jersey bans grocery stores from using shoppers’ personal data to set prices
New Jersey implements a pioneering ban on 'surveillance pricing' to stop grocery stores from using personal data to determine item costs.
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Governor Healey unveils Noah Kahan-themed bill to cap ticket resale prices
Governor Maura Healey introduces a Noah Kahan-themed bill to curb ticket resale prices and fees across Massachusetts.
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Sen. Warren says Trump's CFPB overhaul has cost Americans $26.5 billion
Senator Elizabeth Warren reports that the Trump administration's overhaul of the CFPB has resulted in a $26.5 billion loss for American consumers.
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The Avocado Oil Boom Has A Fraud Problem, New Study Suggests
A UC Davis study reveals widespread authenticity issues in commercial avocado oil, with nearly 90% of tested products failing a new purity test.
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NY AG says Cash App exposed vulnerable users to 'rampant fraud'
Block reaches a multi-state settlement over Cash App fraud protection failures.
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StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup
Texas authorities probe StubHub as fans report canceled World Cup tickets and significant financial losses.
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Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t
A Supreme Court ruling limiting state-level consumer protections has sparked a legislative pushback and widespread debate over pesticide regulation.
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Amazon fined $2.25M for withholding evidence from fraud victims
Amazon faces a $2.25 million fine and a massive $2.5 billion settlement following an FTC case regarding card fraud and withheld evidence.
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U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Trump Admin From Enacting New Plans To Slash Consumer Watchdog Staff
A U.S. appeals court has issued an order preventing the Trump administration from implementing staff reductions at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.