TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 12, 2021

Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III is advising consumers to look out for hidden charges on their credit card transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Merchants must not mislead customers by falsely advertising a lower price than they actually charge or hiding any differences between credit card, debit card and cash prices. A merchant’s failure to clearly and prominently disclose what it will charge for the item, including any additional fees, may violate Tennessee law prohibiting deceptive or false advertising. Consumers who think a seller is improperly charging customers or failing to disclose what it is charging should file a complaint with the Tennessee Attorney General's Office.