The D.C. attorney general alleges StubHub adds on fees without explaining them, in a suit the comes amid a broader outcry over “junk” fees.
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb alleges StubHub is using deceptive pricing techniques to illegally boost profits.
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued the online ticket exchange platform StubHub on Wednesday, alleging deceptive and unfair pricing.The lawsuit claims StubHub uses deceptive advertising of low ticket prices to lure consumers who pay vastly more after an arduous checkout process. Check your email: U.S. government is sending notes to millions about eligibility for student loan forgiveness
In one example, the complaint shows a pair of tickets with an advertised price of $178 per ticket, or $356 for a pair. As the clock ticks down, the checkout page shows the total price about 40% higher, at $497 for the two tickets.
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