FTC sticks a probe into 'surveillance pricing' Big Biz uses to gouge us all

The Register
Jul 23, 2024, 2:26 pm302 ptsTop
Ever had to shop in incognito mode to avoid paying more? This one's for you The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an investigation into "surveillance pricing," a phenomenon likely familiar to anyone who's bought something in an incognito browser window to avoid paying a premium. …

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