FTC Accuses Instacart of Hidden Fees; Company to Pay $60M in Refunds

Instacart ordered to refund $60 million to customers in FTC settlement over hidden fees and subscription traps

The FTC has ordered Instacart to refund $60 million to customers over allegations of hidden fees and subscription traps. Here's what we know about when payments go out.

FTC accuses Instacart of hidden fees; company to pay $60M in refunds

Instacart will pay $60 million in consumer refunds after the FTC accused the company of misleading shoppers and driving up grocery costs for Americans.

Instacart agrees to $60M consumer refunds after FTC accuses company of hidden fees and forced subscriptions

Grocery delivery giant Instacart will pay $60 million in consumer refunds under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after the agency accused the company of misleading shoppers and driving up grocery costs for Americans.The FTC alleged Thursday that Instacart falsely advertised free delivery on first orders, implied full refunds that were not provided and enrolled consumers in paid subscriptions without clear consent, claims the …

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Gizmodo: Instacart to Pay $60 Million in Refunds for Allegedly Deceiving Customers. “Instacart’s month keeps getting worse. The grocery delivery service was hit with another blow on Thursday, when the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the company agreed to issue $60 million in refunds to settle allegations that it engaged in deceptive business practices.”The post Gizmodo: Instacart to Pay $60 Million in Refunds for Allegedly Deceivin…

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Instacart reaches $60 million settlement

(CNN)– The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with Instacart. The FTC accused the grocery delivery company of false advertising and harming shoppers. Thursday, Dec. 19, the agency announced Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds. The money will go to customers charged for Instacart services without their written consent. The company also agreed to stop what the FTC called deceptive practices. Previously Instacart offered custom…