FTC Sues Amazon for Tricking Consumers

FTC Sues Amazon for Tricking Consumers
Amazon's headquarters in Seattle, Wash., on Nov. 13, 2018. Elaine Thompson/AP Photo
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Just when Amazon finally settled its Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit over violating children’s privacy laws, the FTC has Amazon in its sights again. The FTC has announced two possible suits against the behemoth online retailer.

Amazon is under fire by the FTC for “deceptive designs” to convince consumers to enroll in Prime. The FTC is also preparing an unrelated anti-trust suit against Amazon. But what exactly is meant by deceptive designs?

Amazon Under Investigation for Violating ROSCA

In March 2021, Amazon, the sixth-largest company and the largest retailer worldwide, came under scrutiny from the FTC. It was looking into Amazon’s possibly violating the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA). ROSCA mandates clear payment terms in certain online shopping transactions.
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property & casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. Anne went on to own an advertising agency where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for ten years.
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