FTC Tackles Subscription Traps With ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule

Nearly 70 consumer complaints per day were lodged with the FTC in 2024 over recurring subscription practices, the commission said.

The Federal Trade Commission building in Washington on Sept. 19, 2006. Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images

It will soon be easier for consumers to end recurring subscriptions and memberships, thanks to a rule that was officially updated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday.

The changes will help Americans get their money back after consistently being misled by sellers, according to the FTC.