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U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

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U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

How a $19.95 rental can cost you more than $60.

Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’

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Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’

Eagle-eyed TINA.org reader spots fee hidden in fine print.

StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees

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StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees

Site continues to mislead consumers on its ticket prices.

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

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TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org comment showcases the ongoing need for an FTC rule.

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

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FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a commission rule.

CATrends: Hidden Food Delivery Fees

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CATrends: Hidden Food Delivery Fees

Be wary of claims of free or low-cost delivery.

CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices

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CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices

Lawsuits allege online ticket sellers violate New York state law.

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

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FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its rulemaking proceeding to address junk and hidden fees.

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

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FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

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TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

Federal efforts to rein in such charges have largely been unsuccessful to date.

How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare

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How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare

Before you book that great getaway deal, you need to ask some questions.

ACE Rental Car Insurance Hidden Charges

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ACE Rental Car Insurance Hidden Charges

In June 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against ACE American Insurance Company (a company that sells optional insurance coverage with car rentals at airports) for, among other things, allegedly…

Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

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Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

Reader finds out not reading fine print comes at heavy cost.

Wonga’s (Hidden) Interest Rate from Hell

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Wonga’s (Hidden) Interest Rate from Hell

U.K. regulator bans payday loan company’s ad for failing to disclose monstrous interest rate.

South Coast Aeronautics Groupon Takes Consumer for a Ride

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South Coast Aeronautics Groupon Takes Consumer for a Ride

And he never even stepped foot in the cockpit.

Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares

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Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares

Lawsuit accuses airline of running a bait and switch.

House Approves Return to Deceptive Airline Ads

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House Approves Return to Deceptive Airline Ads

Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 is anything but transparent.

Crunch Fitness

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Crunch Fitness

Adding up the fees associated with this gym’s memberships is its own workout.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Southwest’s “No Fees” Policy for Ticket Changes and Cancellations

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Southwest’s “No Fees” Policy for Ticket Changes and Cancellations

In October 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Southwest Airlines for allegedly deceptively advertising that the company has a “no fees” policy for ticket changes and cancellations. Specifically, according…

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U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’

StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

CATrends: Hidden Food Delivery Fees

CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare

ACE Rental Car Insurance Hidden Charges

Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

Wonga’s (Hidden) Interest Rate from Hell

South Coast Aeronautics Groupon Takes Consumer for a Ride

Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares

House Approves Return to Deceptive Airline Ads

Crunch Fitness

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Southwest’s “No Fees” Policy for Ticket Changes and Cancellations