DEVELOPING: Amazon Faces Federal Trial Over Alleged Prime Price Gouging Scandal

Amazon Faces Federal Trial Over Alleged Prime Price Gouging Scandal The US government is taking Amazon to trial, alleging the company tricked customers into paying for its Prime membership program by making it hard to cancel. The lawsuit claims Amazon's practices are a "deceptive business model" that violates federal law. The case goes to trial on September 23 in a Seattle courtroom. Amazon's Prime service has been a huge success, but critics argue the company uses complex billing systems and hidden fees to keep customers locked in. The government is seeking damages and an end to Amazon's allegedly deceptive practices. This is not the first time Amazon has faced criticism over its Prime program. In 2020, a report by the US Senate found that Amazon made it difficult for customers to cancel their subscriptions. The trial will determine whether Amazon broke federal law by engaging in unfair business practices. A jury will hear evidence and decide the outcome. This is a developing story, with more information expected as the trial unfolds. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*