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FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General over years of register overcharges

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 state attorneys general have sued Dollar General, alleging the retailer routinely charged customers more at the register than advertised on shelves for years. Filed in Tennessee, the 95-page complaint cites thousands of failed price-accuracy inspections and consumer complaints, seeking a permanent injunction and monetary relief. Dollar General has not responded to the suit, though it recently settled a separate $1.875 million claim in New York.

via The Guardian|

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UK Government Launches Mandatory Bailiff Regulation and 'Trusted Payments' Scheme for Home Renovations

The UK government has announced a two-pronged crackdown on consumer exploitation, targeting unscrupulous tradespeople and aggressive debt collectors. Prime Minister Andy Burnham introduced a new 'Approved Code' for builders and a 'Trusted Payments' system to protect homeowners from rogue operators. Simultaneously, mandatory accreditation for private bailiffs in England and Wales will be enforced, granting the Enforcement Conduct Board the power to revoke licences of non-compliant firms. These measures aim to address widespread consumer complaints, with over £10bn lost to home improvement scams in 2024 alone.

via BBC|

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