Amazon Faces Trial Over Allegations of Deceptive Practices in Prime Subscriptions
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Amazon Faces Trial Over Allegations of Deceptive Practices in Prime Subscriptions

The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, claiming the company used deceptive tactics to attract customers to its Prime service. The trial in Seattle will determine if customers were misled into subscribing, potentially leading to fines and changes in business practices. This case underscores the fight for consumer rights in the digital marketplace and could impact Amazon's revenue from Prime, which exceeded $44 billion last year.

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Amazon is set to face a trial in Seattle regarding allegations from the Federal Trade Commission about its Prime service. The court will explore whether customers were genuinely attracted to the service's value or misled into subscribing. With Prime subscriptions generating over $44 billion for Amazon last year, the outcome of this trial could have significant implications for the company's business practices and customer trust.

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