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Amazon Reaches $2.5 Billion Settlement with the Federal Trade Commission

HeadlineSep 26, 2025

Amazon has reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that the company tricked users into paying for Prime membership. Amazon is set to give $1 billion to the FTC and another $1.5 billion back to customers impacted by the company’s practices. Amazon still faces a legal case with the FTC over allegations that the company is illegally stifling competition in the e-commerce market.

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