Politics & Government
State Leaders Look To Protect Consumers From Hidden Fees And Junk Fees
The use of hidden fees and junk fees lure consumers in with one advertised price, and later the price changes are tacked on during purchase.
February 15, 2023
Attorney General Rob Bonta along with Senators Bill Dodd and Nancy Skinner, introduced legislation Tuesday that would prohibit advertising a price for a good or service that does not include all required charges, other than taxes and fees imposed by a government.
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The attorney general's office stated that Senate Bill 478 (SB 478) is landmark legislation for California as it looks to end the practice of hiding mandatory fees.
The use of hidden fees and junk fees lure consumers in with one advertised price, and later the price changes as additional charges are tacked on in the buying process. Sellers often hide these additional, mandatory charges by using small type, vague descriptions or misleading wording such as "service fees," by bundling them with legitimate charges like taxes, or revealing them clearly only after the consumer has invested time in the transaction.
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