FTC eyes easier cancellations for free trials, subscriptions

FTC proposes easier subscription cancellations with new bill - ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— Canceling free trials and subscriptions can be a hassle, but proposed federal regulations could make the process a bit easier. A proposal by the Federal Trade Commission would ban companies from trying to retain customers through deceptive or burdensome tactics. Under the new rules, consumers would be allowed to cancel memberships and subscriptions the same way they signed up. For example, if you books a gym membership onl…

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.

The FTC proposes 'Click to Cancel' rule that would make it easier — and cheaper — to cancel subscriptions and memberships

"The proposed rule would require that companies make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one," said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan.

FTC trying to make canceling subscriptions, memberships easier for consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it wants to make it so that Americans can easily cancel their subscriptions, free trials and memberships

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

Click to cancel: FTC proposes rule to help consumers ditch subscriptions

A new rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday would make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions.