Ever had to shop in incognito mode to avoid paying more? This one's for you
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into"surveillance pricing," a phenomenon likely familiar to anyone who's had to buy something in an incognito browser window to avoid paying a premium.
But don't mistake this for legal action - at this point it's all about"helping the FTC better understand the opaque market for products by third-party intermediaries," the government watchdog said. In this case, the FTC wants to know more about how Mastercard, JPMorgan Chase, Accenture and McKinsey & Co are offering surveillance pricing products.
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