Instacart Hidden Fees Settlement Exposes Costly Deception

Instacart Hidden Fees Settlement Exposes Costly Deception

Instacart has agreed to pay $60 million in consumer refunds following federal accusations that the grocery delivery platform misled customers through hidden fees and forced subscriptions. The settlement follows a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission, which alleges deceptive business practices that violated federal consumer protection laws. The case underscores growing scrutiny of tech-driven companies that rely on subscription-based r…

Instacart Faces FTC Action Over Hidden Fees and Misleading Subscriptions

The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against Instacart, alleging the grocery delivery company misled customers with undisclosed fees and deceptive subscription practices. This move highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of online service platforms' pricing transparency and consumer protections.