Tired of pesky subscriptions that make it near-impossible to cancel? That practice may become illegal, thanks to a new FTC rule proposal that just dropped.
Subscription Breakers
Tired of those pesky subscriptions that sound like a great deal, but make it incredible difficulty to cancel? That practice may become punishable by law, thanks to a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule proposal that just dropped.
In a press release, the FTC said that its new « click to cancel » rule will require sellers to « make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up » — and will be applicable to gym memberships and subscription services, too.
« Some businesses too often trick consumers into paying for subscriptions they no longer want or didn’t sign up for in the first place, » FTC Chair Lina M.
