Image Credits:Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg / Getty Images 2:17 PM PDT · May 5, 2025 The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday released new documentation detailing its new “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees.” The rule, set to take effect on May 12, prohibits hidden fees for live events, hotels, and short-term rentals. It also bans practices such as “bait-and-switch pricing” and any actions that conceal or misrepresent total prices and fees. In a newly published FAQ, the FTC offers a guide fo...