FTC sues Dollar General, alleging customers were charged more than listed prices - Scripps News

Dollar General faces legal action from FTC and states over alleged overcharging

The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company charged more than advertised by selling items for more than the listed prices. The lawsuit claims this unethical pricing strategy occurred over several years. Mississippi has also joined the lawsuit, adding to the growing legal action against Dollar General. The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General tricked customers by charging more than the prices listed on items.

“The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company charged more than advertised by selling items for more than the li,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Kesley Field Practice, observed.

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Oct 28 — The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company...

Oct 28 — The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General tricked customers by charging more than the prices listed on ...

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