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FTC Settles $2.5B With Amazon Over Prime Subscriptions

11/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Federal Trade Commission reached a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over deceptive Prime subscriptions.
The settlement allocates $1.5 billion for refunds to customers signed up June 23, 2019, to June 23, 2025.
Refunds of up to $51 will be issued automatically, with payments starting November 12 and continuing through December 24.
Amazon denies wrongdoing and must improve cancellation processes.
Customers not using the challenged sign-up methods must file claims.

History

Historical Context

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), established in 1914, has long enforced consumer protection laws and antitrust regulations. In 2013, it fined Google $22.5 million for privacy violations, underscoring its commitment to consumer rights. This legacy continues with the recent $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over misleading Prime subscriptions, reflecting the FTC's ongoing role in ensuring transparency in digital commerce.

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Story summary

Federal Trade Commission reached a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over deceptive Prime subscriptions.
The settlement allocates $1.5 billion for refunds to customers signed up June 23, 2019, to June 23, 2025.
Refunds of up to $51 will be issued automatically, with payments starting November 12 and continuing through December 24.
Amazon denies wrongdoing and must improve cancellation processes.
Customers not using the challenged sign-up methods must file claims.

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