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TWiT 1031: My 3 Friends - The FTC Gets Busy

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Unpacking Hidden Fees and Consumer Rights

This chapter discusses the recent FTC decision to ban hidden fees in live events and short-term rentals, aiming for pricing transparency. It explores the implications of new regulations on industries such as Ticketmaster and Airbnb, as well as the challenges consumers face with subscription cancellations. The conversation ends by highlighting local dining experiences impacted by additional fees, reflecting on the broader theme of regulatory inconsistencies across consumer sectors.

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