Dollar General Sued for Charging More Than Advertised Prices

What is happening

The Federal Trade Commission, along with 20 states, has filed a lawsuit against Dollar General. The complaint states that the company charged customers more at checkout than the advertised prices.

How the scam works

Dollar General allegedly displays lower prices on shelves than what is actually charged at the register. This deceptive pricing has reportedly cost consumers millions of dollars.

How to spot it

Customers should compare the prices on the shelves to those on their receipts. If different, it could be part of these deceptive practices.

What to do

If you notice discrepancies in pricing, report them to the store and retain your receipts for further action with consumer protection agencies.