Are You Getting $51 From The Amazon Prime Settlement?
Answer these three questions and you'll know exactly where you stand. It’s “prime time” for some, as many households in Louisiana and across the nation use Amazon Prime for their shopping and shipping needs.
If you are an Amazon Prime member, you might receive up to $51 either by mail or directly in your bank account.
Background of the Settlement
Amazon came under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for making it “too easy” to unintentionally sign up for the Amazon Prime service.
Amazon ran "afoul" of the Federal Trade Commission when they made it "too easy" to "accidentally" sign up for the Amazon Prime Service.
Following legal negotiations, Amazon agreed to pay fines totaling about $1 billion, which has been described as “Uncle Sam’s cut.” Additionally, the retailer will spend $1.5 billion to “make things right” with consumers who were unintentionally enrolled.
Who Qualifies for the Refund?
Approximately 35 million consumers reportedly signed up accidentally, and those individuals could receive refunds up to $51.
Amazon’s Response
Amazon denies any wrongdoing and emphasizes that it strives to keep all services clear and transparent for customers.
Amazon has denied any wrongdoing and says it works very hard to make all of its services very transparent to customers.
It’s expected that Amazon is reinforcing these principles, especially after agreeing to the $2.5 billion settlement.
Additional Resources
- Amazon Pulls the Plug on Popular Free Perk
- Beware - Amazon Quality Inspection Scam Revealed
Author’s summary: This settlement addresses accidental Amazon Prime enrollments, potentially returning up to $51 to millions of consumers after Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion payout.