As a consumer, I recently received a bill that came with an unexpected and unwelcome surprise. The company, a billion-dollar corporation, had included a notice stating they will begin charging me for the privilege of receiving paper statements. This was done without my consent and under the guise of reducing clutter by going paperless. What's more, this same envelope was stuffed with advertisements - clearly showing where their priorities lie.

This practice is not only unethical but also rampant among businesses today. They are passing on costs to consumers that far exceed the actual cost of postage and materials required to send these bills via mail. It's important to note that while companies may argue this fee is to cover costs, it often appears as another revenue stream for them.

This petition aims to put an end to this exploitative practice by urging regulatory authorities to step in and prevent companies from charging consumers for paper statements. We need transparency in billing practices and respect for consumer rights.

We believe it's time companies bear their own operational costs instead of burdening consumers who prefer or need traditional billing methods due to lack of internet access or other reasons.

Join us in standing up against these unjust fees by signing this petition today! Let's ensure fair billing practices become the norm rather than the exception!