Are You Getting $51 From The Amazon Prime Settlement?
Answer these three questions to know where you stand. It's becoming "prime time" for some households across Louisiana and the nation as many shop and choose shipping via Amazon Prime. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you might receive up to $51 mailed to your address or deposited into your bank account.
What Happened With Amazon and the FTC?
Amazon ran "afoul" of the Federal Trade Commission for making it "too easy" to accidentally sign up for Amazon Prime. After legal proceedings, the company agreed to pay approximately $1 billion in fines—often described as "Uncle Sam's cut."
Additionally, Amazon will spend another $1.5 billion to compensate consumers affected by these accidental sign-ups.
Who Is Eligible for the Settlement?
About 35 million people unintentionally signed up for Amazon Prime, and these individuals could receive up to $51 back from the settlement.
Amazon has denied any wrongdoing and states it strives to keep its services transparent to customers.
The company is reportedly reinforcing these principles after agreeing to the $2.5 billion total settlement.
Related Information
- Amazon ended a popular free service.
- Be cautious of scams pretending to inspect Amazon purchases.
Summary: Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement over alleged accidental Prime enrollments, potentially giving eligible customers up to $51 each as compensation.