The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General over checkout overcharges
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued Dollar General, alleging it repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than advertised prices, allegedly costing shoppers millions over several years. The complaint cites tens of thousands of consumer complaints and failed inspections. FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Christopher Mufarrige said the practices harmed consumers.
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The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued Dollar General on Monday, alleging the discount retailer repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than prices shown on shelves, price tags and advertisements.
The complaint alleges the pricing practices persisted for years and led to millions of dollars in overcharges. It says thousands of stores overcharged shoppers and that Dollar General received tens of thousands of complaints without adequately addressing the problem. Reuters reported that the complaint also cites failed state inspections and undercover FTC shopping trips. According to the complaint, Dollar General has paid six states $6 million in settlements over inaccurate pricing since 2019.
Christopher Mufarrige, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said the company had “betrayed the trust of millions of American consumers.” Dollar General did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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- NewsNation — Dollar General sued by Federal Trade Commission, 20 states for allegedly overcharging customers
- WRNJ Radio — FTC, New Jersey and 19 other states sue Dollar General over alleged price overcharges - WRNJ Radio
- CBS News — Dollar General overcharged millions at checkout for years, FTC and 20 states allege - CBS News
- Reuters — Dollar General overcharged shoppers, FTC and states allege in lawsuit | Reuters
- CNBC — FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General over prices
- Business Insider — FTC Accuses Dollar General of Routinely Overcharging Customers - Business Insider
- The Guardian — FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, accusing bargain chain of overcharging customers
- jsonline.com — Wisconsin joins FTC lawsuit against Dollar General over pricing
Verifier’s note
NewsNation, WRNJ Radio, CBS News, Reuters, CNBC, Business Insider, The Guardian, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel all report that the FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General over alleged checkout overcharges. The reports are published on October 26–27, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.