FTC eyes easier cancellations for free trials, subscriptions

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a new rule that would prevent consumers from having to jump through hoops to end their subscriptions.

Published 2 months ago · Washington, United States

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The Guardian

FTC introduces proposal to make US subscriptions easier to cancel

Regulators plan to put an end to businesses ‘tricking’ customers into paying for services they no longer want

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

Forgot to cancel that subscription? New rules could make it easier for customers to drop.

The Federal Trade Commission announced new proposals to require businesses and sellers to make canceling subscriptions and other services easier.

2 months ago·United States

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CNN

FTC wants to make it easier for consumers to cancel free trials and subscriptions

New rules from the US government could soon let Americans more easily cancel free trials and subscriptions they no longer want, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS News

Subscriptions can be hell to cancel. Now, the FTC wants a new "click to cancel" rule.

Canceling subscriptions should be as easy as signing up, the agency says. Companies that violate the proposed rule could see hefty fines.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

FTC eyes easier cancellations for free trials, subscriptions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is eying new regulations to make cancelling free trials and subscriptions easier for consumers. The FTC said in a release on Thursday that its “click to cancel” proposal would require sellers to make cancelling an enrollment more straightforward to help consumers with “seemingly never-ending struggles” in ending subscriptions. FTC Chair…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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