NYC Moves to Crack Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Traps

The announcement comes as part of a broader affordability effort, with leaders stating that deceptive fees disproportionately affect working families, seniors, and low-income communities. Officials encouraged residents to report suspected junk fees or subscription traps to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection as enforcement efforts move forward.

State and city officials highlighted prior enforcement actions against companies accused of using hidden fees and difficult cancellation processes, including settlements involving gym memberships, ride-share subscriptions, and auto dealers. Officials emphasized that the new actions are intended to save New Yorkers time and money, improve transparency, and prevent consumers from being locked into unwanted recurring charges.

A second executive order focuses specifically on subscription “tricks and traps,” such as recurring charges that are difficult to cancel or not clearly disclosed upfront. DCWP has been instructed to monitor, investigate, and enforce violations related to these practices and to work with the City Council and New York Attorney General’s Office on potential legislative solutions.

The task force will coordinate enforcement efforts and target deceptive pricing practices across industries. The order also directs DCWP to use its enforcement authority to pursue businesses that violate existing and new consumer protection laws.

During the announcement, city officials signed two executive orders designed to strengthen enforcement against businesses that hide fees or make subscriptions difficult to cancel. The first order creates a citywide Junk Fee Task Force led by the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).

Mayor Zorhan Mamdani and city and state leaders gathered at the Hunters Point South Park outdoor gym to announce sweeping new actions aimed at eliminating hidden “junk fees” and deceptive subscription practices across New York City. Officials said the measures are intended to reduce costs for residents and address practices that quietly add fees to everyday expenses like gym memberships, concert tickets, travel bookings, rent payments, and subscription services.

Incident reported at 56 27 2 St.

The announcement comes as part of a broader affordability effort, with leaders stating that deceptive fees disproportionately affect working families, seniors, and low-income communities. Officials encouraged residents to report suspected junk fees or subscription traps to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection as enforcement efforts move forward.

State and city officials highlighted prior enforcement actions against companies accused of using hidden fees and difficult cancellation processes, including settlements involving gym memberships, ride-share subscriptions, and auto dealers. Officials emphasized that the new actions are intended to save New Yorkers time and money, improve transparency, and prevent consumers from being locked into unwanted recurring charges.

A second executive order focuses specifically on subscription “tricks and traps,” such as recurring charges that are difficult to cancel or not clearly disclosed upfront. DCWP has been instructed to monitor, investigate, and enforce violations related to these practices and to work with the City Council and New York Attorney General’s Office on potential legislative solutions.

The task force will coordinate enforcement efforts and target deceptive pricing practices across industries. The order also directs DCWP to use its enforcement authority to pursue businesses that violate existing and new consumer protection laws.

During the announcement, city officials signed two executive orders designed to strengthen enforcement against businesses that hide fees or make subscriptions difficult to cancel. The first order creates a citywide Junk Fee Task Force led by the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).

Mayor Zorhan Mamdani and city and state leaders gathered at the Hunters Point South Park outdoor gym to announce sweeping new actions aimed at eliminating hidden “junk fees” and deceptive subscription practices across New York City. Officials said the measures are intended to reduce costs for residents and address practices that quietly add fees to everyday expenses like gym memberships, concert tickets, travel bookings, rent payments, and subscription services.

Incident reported at 56 27 2 St.

The announcement comes as part of a broader affordability effort, with leaders stating that deceptive fees disproportionately affect working families, seniors, and low-income communities. Officials encouraged residents to report suspected junk fees or subscription traps to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection as enforcement efforts move forward.

State and city officials highlighted prior enforcement actions against companies accused of using hidden fees and difficult cancellation processes, including settlements involving gym memberships, ride-share subscriptions, and auto dealers. Officials emphasized that the new actions are intended to save New Yorkers time and money, improve transparency, and prevent consumers from being locked into unwanted recurring charges.

A second executive order focuses specifically on subscription “tricks and traps,” such as recurring charges that are difficult to cancel or not clearly disclosed upfront. DCWP has been instructed to monitor, investigate, and enforce violations related to these practices and to work with the City Council and New York Attorney General’s Office on potential legislative solutions.

The task force will coordinate enforcement efforts and target deceptive pricing practices across industries. The order also directs DCWP to use its enforcement authority to pursue businesses that violate existing and new consumer protection laws.

During the announcement, city officials signed two executive orders designed to strengthen enforcement against businesses that hide fees or make subscriptions difficult to cancel. The first order creates a citywide Junk Fee Task Force led by the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).

Mayor Zorhan Mamdani and city and state leaders gathered at the Hunters Point South Park outdoor gym to announce sweeping new actions aimed at eliminating hidden “junk fees” and deceptive subscription practices across New York City. Officials said the measures are intended to reduce costs for residents and address practices that quietly add fees to everyday expenses like gym memberships, concert tickets, travel bookings, rent payments, and subscription services.

Incident reported at 56 27 2 St.

The announcement comes as part of a broader affordability effort, with leaders stating that deceptive fees disproportionately affect working families, seniors, and low-income communities. Officials encouraged residents to report suspected junk fees or subscription traps to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection as enforcement efforts move forward.

State and city officials highlighted prior enforcement actions against companies accused of using hidden fees and difficult cancellation processes, including settlements involving gym memberships, ride-share subscriptions, and auto dealers. Officials emphasized that the new actions are intended to save New Yorkers time and money, improve transparency, and prevent consumers from being locked into unwanted recurring charges.

A second executive order focuses specifically on subscription “tricks and traps,” such as recurring charges that are difficult to cancel or not clearly disclosed upfront. DCWP has been instructed to monitor, investigate, and enforce violations related to these practices and to work with the City Council and New York Attorney General’s Office on potential legislative solutions.

The task force will coordinate enforcement efforts and target deceptive pricing practices across industries. The order also directs DCWP to use its enforcement authority to pursue businesses that violate existing and new consumer protection laws.

During the announcement, city officials signed two executive orders designed to strengthen enforcement against businesses that hide fees or make subscriptions difficult to cancel. The first order creates a citywide Junk Fee Task Force led by the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).

Mayor Zorhan Mamdani and city and state leaders gathered at the Hunters Point South Park outdoor gym to announce sweeping new actions aimed at eliminating hidden “junk fees” and deceptive subscription practices across New York City. Officials said the measures are intended to reduce costs for residents and address practices that quietly add fees to everyday expenses like gym memberships, concert tickets, travel bookings, rent payments, and subscription services.

Incident reported at 56 27 2 St.

The announcement comes as part of a broader affordability effort, with leaders stating that deceptive fees disproportionately affect working families, seniors, and low-income communities. Officials encouraged residents to report suspected junk fees or subscription traps to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection as enforcement efforts move forward.

State and city officials highlighted prior enforcement actions against companies accused of using hidden fees and difficult cancellation processes, including settlements involving gym memberships, ride-share subscriptions, and auto dealers. Officials emphasized that the new actions are intended to save New Yorkers time and money, improve transparency, and prevent consumers from being locked into unwanted recurring charges.

A second executive order focuses specifically on subscription “tricks and traps,” such as recurring charges that are difficult to cancel or not clearly disclosed upfront. DCWP has been instructed to monitor, investigate, and enforce violations related to these practices and to work with the City Council and New York Attorney General’s Office on potential legislative solutions.

The task force will coordinate enforcement efforts and target deceptive pricing practices across industries. The order also directs DCWP to use its enforcement authority to pursue businesses that violate existing and new consumer protection laws.

During the announcement, city officials signed two executive orders designed to strengthen enforcement against businesses that hide fees or make subscriptions difficult to cancel. The first order creates a citywide Junk Fee Task Force led by the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).

Mayor Zorhan Mamdani and city and state leaders gathered at the Hunters Point South Park outdoor gym to announce sweeping new actions aimed at eliminating hidden “junk fees” and deceptive subscription practices across New York City. Officials said the measures are intended to reduce costs for residents and address practices that quietly add fees to everyday expenses like gym memberships, concert tickets, travel bookings, rent payments, and subscription services.

Incident reported at 56 27 2 St.