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FTC and Two States Sue Lens.com Over a Hidden “Taxes & Fees” Charge That Allegedly Doubled Contact Lens Prices: What Online Shoppers Should Know

On October 2, 2026, the FTC, Nevada and Utah sued Lens.com, alleging it advertised low contact lens prices and then added a mandatory “Taxes & fees” charge hidden below the fold at checkout. Here’s what the case claims, what the law says about hidden fees, and how to protect yourself.

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Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill Letting Banks Freeze Suspicious Transactions to Stop Elder Scams: What SB 738 Would Do

Pennsylvania’s Senate voted 47-2 for SB 738, which would let banks and credit unions temporarily hold suspicious transactions when they believe an older adult is being financially exploited. Here’s what the bill would do, what it would mean for families and agents under a power of attorney, and what to do now.

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