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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.

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.

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.

Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares

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Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares

Lawsuit accuses airline of running a bait and switch.

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.

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comment

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FTC Junk Fees Rule Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding the need to commence a rulemaking proceeding to address junk and hidden fees.

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.

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…

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.

Cox Mobile

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Cox Mobile

Spoiler: In order to be eligible for Cox Mobile, customers must already have Cox Internet.

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…

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.

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.

Earnin App

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Earnin App

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that users can get immediate access to earnings “with no loans, fees, or hidden costs” when they are charged undisclosed fees

FTC Files Suit to Halt Mortgage Relief Operation

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FTC Files Suit to Halt Mortgage Relief Operation

Agency says scheme charged high fees but gave no real help.

Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers

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Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers

When you’re thinking about planning your dream vacation to the Caribbean, the last thing you want to worry about is getting ripped-off. But, unfortunately, crooks exist everywhere and the world…

AT&T TV

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AT&T TV

‘The future of TV has finally arrived’ and with it, hidden fees.

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U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’

StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

CATrends: Hidden Food Delivery Fees

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

Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares

How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comment

House Approves Return to Deceptive Airline Ads

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

South Coast Aeronautics Groupon Takes Consumer for a Ride

Cox Mobile

ACE Rental Car Insurance Hidden Charges

Wonga’s (Hidden) Interest Rate from Hell

Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

Earnin App

FTC Files Suit to Halt Mortgage Relief Operation

Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers

AT&T TV