Amazon Prime Subscription Settlement: FTC Advice on Paypal and Venmo Claims
The development marks the first large‑scale payout from the FTC’s $2.5 billion action against Amazon, which alleged the company used “subscription traps” that made Prime difficult to cancel.Under the settlement, the FTC is not issuing any refunds. In a statement to Newsweek, the agency said: “Under the settlement with the FTC, Amazon is responsible for administering redress to consumers directly. According to the settlement FAQ, consumers who filed a claim and were approved will receive payment through the method they chose.
- ▪The development marks the first large‑scale payout from the FTC’s $2.5 billion action against Amazon, which alleged the company used “subscription traps” that made Prime difficult to cancel.Under the settlement, the FTC is not issuing any r
- ▪In a statement to Newsweek, the agency said: “Under the settlement with the FTC, Amazon is responsible for administering redress to consumers directly.
- ▪According to the settlement FAQ, consumers who filed a claim and were approved will receive payment through the method they chose.
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By Amanda CastroAssociate News Editor0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Millions of Amazon Prime customers are now receiving unexpected PayPal notifications tied to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Prime Subscription Settlement, confirming that Amazon—not the FTC—is issuing refunds directly under the terms of the agreement. The development marks the first large‑scale payout from the FTC’s $2.5 billion action against Amazon, which alleged the company used “subscription traps” that made Prime difficult to cancel.Under the settlement, the FTC is not issuing any refunds.
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