Thursday, September 25, 2025

Amazon agrees to record $2.5 billion settlement with FTC

Amazon has agreed to a record $2.5 billion settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission, ending a trial over allegations it tricked consumers into signing up for its Prime membership and made it too hard to cancel.

The deal includes billions in refunds for customers and new rules requiring the online retail giant to simplify its subscription process.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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