People are getting checks from Amazon in the mail. Yes, they're real, and part of a massive settlement
Amazon is distributing $1.5 billion in settlement checks to Prime customers who were allegedly tricked into enrolling or faced difficulty canceling their subscriptions.Summary
Amazon is sending checks to eligible Prime customers as part of a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The settlement addresses allegations that Amazon misled users into enrolling in Prime and created obstacles for subscription cancellation. Payments, which began in November and concluded on December 24th, are going to customers who signed up for Prime via “Single Page Checkout” between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025, and either attempted to cancel or signed up through a challenged enrollment flow. Eligibility also requires customers to have used four or fewer Prime benefits during that period. The FTC initially sued Amazon two years ago, citing violations of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act, claiming the company wasn't transparent about Prime enrollment and made cancellation overly complex. Amazon maintains it clearly explains Prime’s terms and offers easy cancellation methods, but agreed to the settlement. Amazon Prime, a key revenue driver with over 200 million members, provides benefits like faster shipping and streaming services for an annual fee.
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