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Chris Morris

As FTC sues Amazon over Prime, Lina Khan says it 'tricked and trapped people into recurring subscriptions without their consent'

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The Federal Trade Commission has sued Amazon, accusing the retailer of enrolling customers in its Amazon Prime program without their content and “sabotaging their attempts to cancel” those memberships.

“Amazon tricked and trapped people into recurring subscriptions without their consent, not only frustrating users but also costing them significant money,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan in a statement. “These manipulative tactics harm consumers and law-abiding businesses alike.”

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