NJ among 20 states suing Dollar General for millions of hidden register markups: FTC

Ever grab a deal off the shelf at Dollar General, only to realize you paid more at the register? You aren't alone. New Jersey has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states to sue the discount retail chain for doing exactly that.The checkout trap According to a massive lawsuit filed on October 26, Dollar General has been routinely overcharging shoppers for years, with the price tag you see in the aisle or in an ad often not matching the price at the register.The FTC says these checkout markups have quietly cost shoppers millions of dollars.Ignoring the problem The lawsuit claims Dollar General was completely aware of these deceptive pricing practices.The company, which operates over 21,000 stores nationwide, received tens of thousands of complaints from frustrated customers. Instead of ensuring that the registers matched the advertised prices, the retailer allegedly did nothing to correct the issue and let the overcharging continue.This new lawsuit comes just months