Amazon Customers May Be Eligible For Refund Due To FTC Lawsuit Settlement

In a peculiar twist of fate, an unassuming envelope from Amazon may have landed in mailboxes, carrying within it a surprise that warrants attention. The contents, a check, is not a scam, but rather a consequence of a civil suit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The lawsuit accused Amazon and its executives of intentionally deceiving millions of consumers into subscribing to Prime, contravening the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act. The alleged deception was rooted in Amazon’s user interface design, which purportedly tricked customers into enrolling in Prime without their explicit consent or awareness.

Those who may have inadvertently signed up through Amazon’s “Single Page Checkout” between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025, are eligible to receive a refund. The FTC’s goal is to return at least $1 billion to affected Amazon customers. If the initial payouts fall short of this target, eligibility will be gradually expanded to include customers who utilized five or fewer Prime benefits, and then further, as necessary.

For those seeking more information on this development, the Austin American-Statesman provides valuable insights, offering a detailed account of the FTC’s allegations and the refund process.