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fromMail Online
1 week ago

The bizarre house rules on Airbnb and how to avoid being caught out

They compared this to staying at a detention centre. The rules reportedly included no cooking, no washing, and only turning the heating on in the winter for 90 minutes in the morning and two hours in the evening. There were also a number of additional fees such as £50 for call outs, £20 per day for parking and a £200 fee for a lost key or for smoking outside.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromMashable India
1 week ago

DoCA Probes E-Commerce Hidden COD Charges; Flipkart, Amazon, Zomato, Swiggy Face Dark Pattern Allegations In India

The Department of Consumer Affairs is investigating major e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden cash-on-delivery fees classified as deceptive 'dark patterns' deceiving customers.
fromCNET
1 month ago

You Might Be Overpaying for Internet: 10 Mistakes to Avoid

Most internet plans out there aren't as straightforward as they seem. ISPs often use flashy advertising or marketing to distract you from the hidden fees or price increases in your internet bill. Often, the clues to what your internet service bill will look like and the plan's speed are right in front of you, albeit engulfed in jargon; you just need to know what to look for and be able to decode the plans.
Digital life
Digital life
fromCNET
3 months ago

Stop Overpaying for Internet: 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Internet for Big Savings

Understanding your internet plan and avoiding hidden fees requires research and careful review of the terms and conditions.
Travel
fromMedium
4 months ago

How airlines trick you into paying more

Budget airlines' hidden fees drastically inflate ticket prices, making air travel more expensive than advertised.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

We Must End the Hidden Growth Tax on U.S. Small Businesses | Entrepreneur

Small businesses constitute 99.9% of U.S. businesses but face significant financial stress due to hidden fees and costs.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

FTC bans hidden fees for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12 | TechCrunch

The FTC prohibits hidden fees in live events and lodging, emphasizing price transparency for consumers.
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