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Amazon has begun issuing checks to clients as part of a $2.5 billion initiativelawsuit. According to CT Insider, Amazon is distributing $1.5 billion to qualifying customers and has also agreed to pay a $1 billion civil fine as part of its agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
What was the reason the FTC took legal action against Amazon?
In 2023, the FTC initiated legal action against Amazon, alleging that the online retail giant employed “manipulative, coercive, or deceptive user-interface designs” to mislead shoppers. According to the lawsuit, Amazon misled users into signing up for its Prime membership and created obstacles for customers attempting to cancel their subscriptions.
In an email to CT Insider, Christopher Bissex, the FTC’s Deputy Director of Public Affairs, stated that “tens of millions” of customers were impacted by Amazon’s misleading practices.
Who qualifies for receiving payments from Amazon?
Eligible users are those who registered for a Prime membership between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025, through the company’s “Single Page Checkout” link. The settlement also mentions that individuals could qualify if they utilized Prime Benefits fewer than five times during this period. Amazon Prime members may receive up to $51 from the lawsuit, per.WFAA.
When will Amazon distribute funds as part of its agreement with the FTC?
Amazon began issuing automatic refund payments to qualifying Prime members on November 12, with additional payments made in December, according to CT Insider. The company has been sending emails to customers, informing them they have 15 days to accept their refunds. Refunds will be processed via Venmo or PayPal. Those who did not receive an email notification will get a check by mail.
Individuals who did not receive an automatic refund between November and December have the option to submit a claim this year. The refunds will be sent to the shipping addresses provided in their Prime membership details, and the checks need to be cashed within 60 days.
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