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Dollar General accused of overcharging shoppers in lawsuit filed by FTC and 20 states

By Jody Godoy Oct 26 (Reuters) - Dollar General repeatedly charged more than advertised prices even after ‌receiving tens of thousands of consumer complaints, ‌the US Federal Trade Commission and 20 states alleged in a ​lawsuit filed on Monday. Dollar General, which appeals to low-income consumers with bargain prices, made millions of dollars by failing to honor prices advertised on fliers and ‌shelves at checkout, ⁠the FTC and states allege. The discount retailer's stock was down more than 4% o