President Biden targets ticketing ‘junk fees’
"The FTC’s proposed rule to ban junk fees will save people money and time, and make our markets more fair and competitive"
News By James Hanley | 12 October 2023
President Joe Biden has unveiled new plans to further clamp down on “junk fees” on tickets for events such as concerts.
The Biden-Harris administration says that new rules, proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), would ban “hidden and bogus fees” and require ticket sellers to disclose final costs upfront.
According to the FTC, the move would “ensure consumers know exactly how much they are paying and what they are getting, and help spur companies to compete on offering the…
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