Dorothy Wiza, 91, has been bombarded with spam calls. She asked Public Investigator for some tips to deal with them.

The topic of “junk fees” has been in the headlines, spurred by legislative action across various sectors. From regulations on credit card late fees to the Federal TICKET Act targeting concert event ...

The Federal Trade Commission finalized a new Junk Fees Rule. It applies to live event tickets, hotels, and convenience or ...

Californians who try to withdraw money but don’t have enough in their bank accounts won’t fall deeper into a financial hole ...

New rules could change that. The Federal Trade Commission finalized a new Junk Fees Rule. It applies to live event tickets, hotels, and convenience or service fees. “Certainly, anyone who’s ...

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule—dubbed the Junk Fees Rule—to address what it views as deceptive ...

Businesses will no longer be able to advertise or list prices that do not include all mandatory fees or surcharges. Proponents have called it a ban on “junk fees.” What that means is a business cannot ...

which called penalties for insufficient funds “junk fees” and said getting rid of them will protect financially vulnerable consumers. Tim Grayson, the bill’s author, said when he introduced ...