New York City to Ban Deceptive Subscriptions and Junk Fees

New York City to become first in US to ban deceptive subscription practices

New York City is set to become the first US city to ban deceptive subscription practices and hidden junk fees. Starting October 1, companies must offer simple cancellation methods or face hefty fines. The Mamdani administration also proposes requiring sellers to advertise total prices upfront, targeting predatory pricing in the housing market and beyond to protect consumers from hidden costs.

"The current situation creates a scenario where rather than competing on price, companies are competing on their ability to hide the true price. That’s the worst kind of incentive – and one that deeply distorts the market."