Amazon FTC Settlement Overview
The online retail giant Amazon has agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement. This resolves claims that signing up for Amazon Prime was made too easy, leading some customers to enroll accidentally.
Settlement Details
- $1 billion will be paid as fines and penalties to the government.
- $1.5 billion will be returned to consumers through settlement payments.
- Eligible Amazon Prime customers who enrolled between 2019 and 2025 can claim up to $51 each.
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How to Claim
Customers eligible for the settlement should follow official instructions to receive their share of the settlement amount.
Author's summary: Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement addresses accidental Prime enrollments, returning $1.5 billion to eligible customers from 2019 to 2025, with payouts up to $51 each.