Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations that it duped customers into enrolling in Prime

Settlement Overview - Amazon reached a $25 billion settlement with the FTC over Prime memberships [1] - The settlement includes $1 billion in penalties and $15 billion in payouts to customers [2] - Each qualifying customer will receive roughly $51 [2] Compliance Requirements - Amazon must provide clear disclosures about enrollment [2] - Amazon needs to get express consent before charging for a subscription [2] - Amazon must provide an easier way to cancel subscriptions [2] Legal Stance - Amazon did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement [2]