Amazon's $2.5 Billion FTC Settlement: How to Claim Your Refund

Eligible Amazon customers can now file for a refund from a major legal settlement. The action follows a lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC accused Amazon of using deceptive design, known as "dark patterns," to enroll users into its Prime subscription service. The agency alleged the online retailer made cancellation unnecessarily difficult. Amazon has agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement fund without admitting wrongdoing. You are likely eligible if you were unknowingly enrolled in Prime or faced obstacles trying to cancel it between April 2011 and June 2024. To claim your refund, visit the official settlement website at **www.ftc.gov/Amazon**. You will need your Amazon account email address. The deadline to file a claim is **January 2, 2025**. The final payout amount per person will depend on the total number of valid claims filed. Refunds will be distributed after the deadline passes and all claims are reviewed.