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Amazon cracks down on major Prime program starting Oct. 1. Here's what is changing

Do you share your Amazon Prime membership with others? The online retail giant is cracking down on the practice. Amazon will end its Prime Invitee Program, launched in 2008, on Oct. 1, 2025. Under ...

Amazon Prime refunds explained: Who qualifies and how much you may get as the $2.5 billion FTC settlement payments roll out

Amazon is returning billions to customers after a settlement with the FTC. Millions of Prime members are receiving refunds ...
AOL

Amazon Prime Is Cracking Down on Account Sharing. Here’s What It Means for You

Amazon Prime membership offers numerous benefits, but the one people use most is free 2-day shipping. It’s a convenient way to get almost anything your family needs delivered right to your door. That ...
Wired

Amazon Will Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Suit That Alleged ‘Dark Patterns’ in Prime Sign-Ups

Amazon will pay both the Federal Trade Commission and consumers directly to settle a lawsuit alleging that it used manipulative and deceptive tactics to encourage sign-ups for Prime. The settlement ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Amazon cracks down on major Prime program starting Oct. 1. Here's what is changing

Amazon is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which allowed members to share shipping benefits with people outside their household. The company is replacing it with Amazon Family, allowing members to ...