Official press releaseFederal Trade Commission Press Releases
FTC and States Take Action Against Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees, Deceptive Subscription and Cancellation Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct
Published by Federal Trade Commission Press Releases
Agencies allege restaurant software and fintech firm deceptively touts costs and “24/7/365” customer support The Federal Trade Commission, the People of the State of California by and through the Los Angeles County Counsel and San Francisco City Attorney, and the Attorneys General of the States of Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Utah, filed a lawsuit today against Toast Inc.View Press Release
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available · FTC and States Take Action Against Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees, Deceptive Subscription and Cancellation Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct
Agencies allege restaurant software and fintech firm deceptively touts costs and “24/7/365” customer support The Federal Trade Commission, the People of the State of California by and through the Los Angeles County Counsel and San Francisco City Attorney, and the Attorneys General of the States of Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Utah, filed a lawsuit today against Toast Inc.View Press Release
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