Hopper has agreed to pay $35 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it employed deceptive practices, referred to as 'dark patterns,' to obscure fees and mislead consumers about the costs and benefits of its services.
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Hopper to pay $35 million in FTC settlement regarding hidden fees
Hopper will pay $35 million as part of a settlement with the FTC over claims of using deceptive practices to hide fees from consumers. The FTC alleged that these practices misled travelers regarding the costs associated with Hopper's services.
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Travel app Hopper to pay $35M in FTC settlement over ‘unfairly’ charging hidden fees
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Hopper to pay $35 million in FTC settlement regarding hidden fees