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FTC Takes Amazon to Court Over Alleged Deceptive Practices in Prime Membership Sign-Up and Cancellation

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Last updated: September 21, 2025 10:27 pm
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Published: September 21, 2025
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The case set to commence on Monday centers around allegations that Amazon misled consumers regarding its sign-up and cancellation processes for Prime membership benefits, potentially breaching Section 5 of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA). These regulations stipulate that sellers must obtain informed consent from consumers prior to charging them.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asserts that Amazon employed design strategies known as “dark patterns” to encourage users to enroll in Prime memberships, often without full awareness of the terms or implications. Once consumers were enrolled in a recurring subscription, the FTC contends, Amazon made the cancellation process unnecessarily complicated. The agency claims the company deliberately delayed changes that could have simplified cancellation procedures, viewing them as detrimental to its revenue.

A recent ruling by Judge John Chun has bolstered the FTC’s position, as he concluded on summary judgment that Amazon violated ROSCA by obtaining customers’ billing information prior to disclosing essential terms of the Prime membership. Additionally, Judge Chun indicated that two Amazon executives could face personal liability if the FTC substantiates its claims during the trial. The judge previously criticized Amazon for withholding documents from the FTC, describing the company’s actions as “tantamount to bad faith.”

In response to the allegations, Amazon has firmly denied any wrongdoing. Company spokesperson Heather Layman stated that the claims are “false on the facts and the law.” She emphasized that customers enjoy their Prime memberships and that Amazon strives to maintain a clear and straightforward process for both signing up for and canceling subscriptions. Notably, the company did simplify its Prime cancellation procedures in Europe in 2022, following regulatory scrutiny.

The pursuit of accountability for recurring subscription fees has garnered bipartisan support in recent years. Lina Khan, the former chair of the FTC under the Biden administration, advocated for rules that would facilitate easy cancellation of memberships, an initiative that was blocked by an appeals court before implementation. Current FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson opposed these rules when he served as a commissioner, yet the agency has continued to press forward with the lawsuit against Amazon initiated under Khan’s leadership. Moreover, the FTC has recently filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging similar issues regarding the difficulty of canceling its Uber One subscription services covering food, grocery, and rideshare discounts.

As this case unfolds, it may set significant precedents regarding consumer rights and corporate accountability in subscription services.

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