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Deadline for Amazon’s $2.5B settlement claims is this week — here’s how to get a Prime cut before it’s too late

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Deadline for Amazon’s .5B settlement claims is this week — here’s how to get a Prime cut before it’s too late

The deadline to file for a settlement refund from Amazon is approaching, but you still have time to get your cut.  Eligible customers can file a claim as part of the company’s $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, consisting of $1 billion in civil penalties and $1.5 billion directly to Prime subscribers. Amazon … Read more

FTC sues ticket reseller for using bogus Ticketmaster accounts to evade Taylor Swift’s Eras tour ticket limits

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FTC sues ticket reseller for using bogus Ticketmaster accounts to evade Taylor Swift’s Eras tour ticket limits

The Federal Trade Commission sued ticket reseller Key Investment Group for evading purchasing limits to buy up thousands of tickets to live events including Taylor Swift’s Eras tour and resell them at a markup, according to a complaint filed in Maryland federal court on Monday. The Baltimore, Md.-based company, which operates ticket resale sites including … Read more