FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General for charging above shelf prices
The FTC and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging that the retailer consistently overcharged customers by listing prices on shelves that were lower than the prices charged at the register. The complaint cites thousands of instances of consumer complaints regarding these pricing discrepancies.
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This legal action highlights consumer protection efforts against large retail chains that engage in deceptive pricing practices affecting low-income shoppers.
The complaint alleges thousands of stores overcharged shoppers by millions of…
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