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business1 month ago•3 min saved

FTC Reveals Near-100 Dealer List Tied to Deceptive Car Pricing

The FTC published a list of nearly 100 car dealerships it says engaged in deceptive pricing, naming major groups (including AutoNation, Hendrick, Lithia) and about 85 distinct entities. The warnings cover practices such as hidden fees, rebates not available to all buyers, mandatory down payments, pricing tied to financing, and upselling unwanted add-ons. The Drive notes the public list serves as a warning to improve pricing transparency and invites readers to share their own bait-and-switch stories.

via The Drive|

#business #car-dealerships #consumer-protection

business4 months ago•2 min saved

FTC Targets Hidden Fees as 97 Auto Dealers Receive Price Transparency Warnings

The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to 97 auto groups warning that advertised vehicle prices must include all mandatory fees, urging dealers to ensure advertised prices reflect actual costs and to curb deceptive pricing practices as part of ongoing price-transparency enforcement.

via Federal Trade Commission (.gov)|

#advertising-and-marketing #automobiles #business

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Claim Your Cash: A Guide to the $45 Million Walmart Settlement"

Walmart has reached a $45 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging overcharging on certain products, including "rollback" discounted items, such as meats, poultry, seafood, and bagged produce. The company denies the allegations but believes the settlement is in the best interest of both parties. Eligible customers who purchased certain goods between Oct. 19, 2018, and Jan. 19, 2024, may be entitled to cash payments of up to $500 and can file a claim online.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|

#business #class-action #deceptive-pricing

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Claim Your Cash: A Guide to the $45 Million Walmart Settlement"

Walmart has reached a $45 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging overcharging on certain products, including "rollback" discounted items, and mislabeling the weight of sold-by-weight items and bagged produce. Eligible customers who purchased certain goods between Oct. 19, 2018, and Jan. 19, 2024, may be entitled to cash payments of up to $500 by filing a claim online.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|

#business #class-action #deceptive-pricing