concealed charge
[kən-ˈsēld ˈchärj]
nounpl: concealed charges
taxa oculta
1. A fee, cost, or expense that is hidden from the customer and not clearly disclosed in the initial price or terms of a transaction
The airline added a concealed charge to the ticket price that only appeared at checkout.
A companhia aérea adicionou uma taxa oculta ao preço da passagem que só aparecia no checkout.
2. In legal context, a lien or claim on property that is not immediately visible or obvious to potential buyers or creditors
The property had a concealed charge registered against it that affected its sale.
A propriedade tinha uma hipoteca oculta registrada contra ela que afetou sua venda.
In Brazil, concealed charges are a significant consumer protection concern, with PROCON (Fundação de Proteção e Defesa do Consumidor) actively monitoring and penalizing companies that engage in this practice. In the USA, similar protections exist through the FTC and various state consumer protection laws. This term is frequently used in discussions about airline fees, subscription services, and e-commerce practices.
NYC Slang
sneaky charge, gotcha fee, fine print fee
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