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Amazon Settles FTC Claims, Paying $2.5 Billion for Prime Practices

2/1/2026

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Amazon.com, Inc. has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations of deceptive Prime enrollment and cancellation practices.
The FTC alleged Amazon enrolled customers without clear consent and made cancellations difficult.
The settlement includes a $1 billion civil penalty and $1.5 billion for consumer refunds.
Eligible U.S. Prime subscribers could receive up to $51, with refunds issued or via a claims process opened January 5, 2026.

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Amazon.com, Inc. has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations of deceptive Prime enrollment and cancellation practices.
The FTC alleged Amazon enrolled customers without clear consent and made cancellations difficult.
The settlement includes a $1 billion civil penalty and $1.5 billion for consumer refunds.
Eligible U.S. Prime subscribers could receive up to $51, with refunds issued or via a claims process opened January 5, 2026.