California says goodbye to junk fees — no more hidden charges that aren't advertised up-front

Tech Insider : Economy
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California says goodbye to junk fees — no more hidden charges that aren't advertised up-front.

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The most insidious part of online shopping is about to get even worse

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics
A group of ninjas stealthily add extra zeros to a price tag, unbeknownst to a mesmerized shopper who thinks she's getting a good deal
Companies have for years added hidden fees onto every online purchase we make — but now these nefarious fees are getting even harder for customers to see.

Nicole Zaridze

All I wanted to do was attend a concert.

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