GoKawiilFTC widens eligibility for Amazon Prime settlement payouts
The FTC has expanded the pool of Amazon Prime members eligible for compensation stemming from a 2025 settlement over allegations that Amazon used deceptive tactics to enroll and retain Prime subscribers. Some members who previously did not qualify can now file claims, and certain payouts may be larger than originally announced.
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This update means more consumers who felt tricked into signing up for or staying on Prime could recoup money, broadening the practical impact of one of the FTC's biggest actions against a tech giant's subscription practices. It also signals continued regulatory scrutiny of dark patterns in subscription sign-up and cancellation flows across the industry.
- FTC expanded eligibility for Amazon Prime settlement compensation.
- Some previously ineligible members can now file claims.
- Certain payouts may be higher than initially set.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-18
Published there as: “Amazon may owe you even more money now. See if you qualify for an expanded Prime settlement payout”
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