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Home Depot Clarifies Viral Parking Fee Claim as April Fools' Prank

The home improvement retailer confirmed it has no plans to charge for parking after a prank article misled some customers.

Representatives for The Home Depot spent Wednesday addressing the fallout from an April Fools’ prank that went viral at the retail giant’s expense. 
Home Depot will not charge parking fees
A view of the exterior of the Home Depot improvement store, in Niles, Ill., on Feb. 19, 2022.
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Overview

  • Pro Tool Reviews published a fabricated April Fools' Day article claiming Home Depot would start charging parking fees in May 2025.
  • The article included fictional details such as tiered fees, discounts for high-spending customers, and a fake spokesperson named Tucker Lotman.
  • Home Depot officially debunked the claim on its social media accounts, confirming it was a prank and that it does not charge for parking.
  • Despite clarifications from both Home Depot and Pro Tool Reviews, some social media users remain confused or frustrated by the hoax.
  • The prank's widespread impact highlights the challenges of misinformation and the importance of verifying online claims.