Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit concerning its Prime memberships. The lawsuit alleged that Amazon failed to adequately inform customers about the automatic renewal and cancellation policies of Prime memberships, leading to unauthorized charges. This settlement aims to compensate affected customers and improve transparency in Amazon's subscription practices. The case highlights the importance of clear communication and consumer rights in subscription-based services, especially for tech giants like Amazon. Businesses must ensure compliance with consumer protection laws to avoid costly legal disputes and maintain customer trust. This settlement serves as a reminder for companies to review their subscription terms and cancellation processes to prevent similar lawsuits in the future.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:25:16 +0000