‘Predatory’ junk fees still on the state’s radar

Published January 20, 2024 7:00am ET



(The Center Square) — As the Pennsylvania House has moved to eliminate junk fees, the less-than-transparent charges are getting more national attention as well.

Junk fees are mandatory fees or charges added to the price of a product, unexpected by consumers and usually revealed alongside taxes near the end of a purchase. They’re commonly labeled as service fees or convenience fees.

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