StubHub Settles for $10 Million Over Misleading Ticket Pricing Practices
StubHub to pay $10 million over ‘deceptive’ pricing — find out if you are owed money
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StubHub will pay $10 million to customers for deceptive pricing practices that misled buyers about ticket costs. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that the company did not display full ticket prices upfront, leading to hidden fees. Affected customers from May 12-14, 2025, will receive refunds automatically.
- 01StubHub will pay $10 million due to misleading ticket pricing practices.
- 02The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that full ticket prices were not clearly displayed.
- 03Refunds will be issued automatically to eligible customers who purchased tickets between May 12-14, 2025.
- 04The settlement is part of the FTC's crackdown on hidden fees under the new 'Junk Fees Rule'.
- 05Refund payments are expected to start by July 8, 2026.
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StubHub has agreed to pay $10 million to customers as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over deceptive pricing practices. The FTC determined that from May 12 to May 14, 2025, StubHub did not clearly display full ticket prices, leading to additional fees that misled customers. For example, a ticket initially priced at $236 for a Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys game ended up costing $319 after adding a $59 fee and $24 tax. Although StubHub disagrees with the FTC's assessment, the company has opted to settle and is committed to showing full prices upfront. Refunds will be issued automatically to customers who purchased tickets during the specified dates, with payments expected to begin by July 8, 2026. This case highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny over hidden fees in online transactions.
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Customers who purchased tickets during the specified dates will benefit from automatic refunds, highlighting consumer protection in ticket sales.
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