If you've ever felt tricked into an Amazon Prime subscription or found it almost impossible to cancel, you're hardly alone. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission agrees that the process has been anything but simple. After filing a lawsuit against Amazon in 2023, the retailer was just hit with a massive $2.5 billion settlement

That historic number isn't just a slap on the wrist. The FTC says $1.5 billion is being set aside to repay eligible subscribers, with the other $1 billion going to a civil penalty. While Amazon didn't admit to any wrongdoing, it is being forced to make some changes. The settlement demands a "clear and conspicuous" option to decline Prime during checkout and, finally, a simpler cancellation process.

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