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FTC Settles with Amazon for $2.5 Billion Over Prime Coercion

4/18/2026

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Federal Trade Commission reaches a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon, and eligible customers have 100 days to file before July 27, 2026.
The case alleges Amazon coerced customers into Prime subscriptions.
Eligible customers, who joined Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025, and attempted to cancel, may qualify for payments.
Claims can be submitted online or via email.
Payments follow approval, with a maximum payout of $51.

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Story summary

Federal Trade Commission reaches a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon, and eligible customers have 100 days to file before July 27, 2026.
The case alleges Amazon coerced customers into Prime subscriptions.
Eligible customers, who joined Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025, and attempted to cancel, may qualify for payments.
Claims can be submitted online or via email.
Payments follow approval, with a maximum payout of $51.