The company has charged consumers more at the register than advertised or posted prices.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 20 states have sued Dollar General for routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices in advertising, posted on shelves, or listed on price tags. The states joining the FTC lawsuit include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin.
“Dollar General has betrayed the trust of millions of American consumers and imposed significant financial harm on communities and consumers who are already struggling to make their paychecks last,” said Director Christopher Mufarrige of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The FTC’s action underscores the agency’s commitment to lowering costs for consumers by stopping deceptive pricing practices that harm Americans.”
The FTC and states accused Dollar General of violating the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and state laws. The FTC stated, “Despite being made aware of the problem, Dollar General has failed to implement policies and practices to adequately address the problem.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Director Mufarrige as he oversees the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
- For FTC officials as they seek to ensure businesses and companies comply with federal laws regarding fair marketing and pricing practices.
- For state attorneys general as they partner with the federal government to protect consumers from predatory business practices.
Sources: Federal Trade Commission
