Penalty Amount
$2,250,000
The FTC alleged that Amazon knowingly violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by refusing to provide transaction records to identity theft victims whose personal information was used to commit fraud. Amazon agreed to pay a $2.25 million civil penalty and is required to comply with FCRA Section 609(e), provide notice to consumers, and contact victims who previously requested records since April 2024.
Amazon must pay $2.25 million in civil penalties, is prohibited from violating FCRA Section 609(e), must provide notice to consumers about how identity theft victims can request records, and must contact consumers who requested records since April 2024 but did not receive them to inform them about available records.
In-house legal teams should review vendor agreements, particularly those with data processors and customer service providers, to ensure they include clauses requiring compliance with FCRA Section 609(e) for timely provision of transaction records to identity theft victims and law enforcement. Additionally, review data processing agreements to confirm the company can access and deliver such records, and update privacy policies or customer-facing terms to include clear procedures for victims to request records. Vendor contracts should also mandate written policies and training to handle these requests within 30 days, as failure could lead to significant penalties.
Entity
Amazon.com Inc.
Industry
RetailOfficial Press Release
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/06/ftc-requires-amazon-pay-225-million-resolve-charges-it-knowingly-violated-fair-credit-reporting-act
Amazon Complaint
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/Amazon-Complaint.pdf
Amazon ConsentMotionforOrder
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/Amazon-ConsentMotionforOrder.pdf
Federal Trade Commission Enforcement Page
https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement
"Amazon.com Inc."
"Amazon will pay $2.25 million in civil penalties"
"Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)"
"Section 609(e) of the FCRA"
"refusing to provide transaction records to consumers whose personal information was used by identity thieves to commit fraud"
"the complaint alleged that in numerous instances, Amazon.com Inc. failed to comply with Section 609(e) of the FCRA, which requires companies to, within 30 days of a consumer’s request, provide victims of identity theft with application and business transaction records about fraudulent transactions made in their names"
The FTC, Utah, and Nevada sued Lens.com Inc., alleging that it advertised artificially low contact lens prices while hiding mandatory checkout charges and misleading consumers about its AutoRefill subscription. The complaint seeks to stop the alleged practices; the court has not yet decided the case, and no penalty or remedy has been imposed.
The FTC issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on whether ad-optimization tools offered by online platforms may help scammers impersonate businesses and government agencies. This is a proposed regulatory inquiry, not an enforcement action against a named company; no penalty or remedy was imposed.
$2.5B
A federal court approved a revised order in the FTC's Amazon Prime case under which Amazon will accelerate and expand redress payments under the September 2025 $2.5 billion settlement, which resolved allegations that Amazon enrolled millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly made cancellation difficult. More consumers now qualify for refunds, the maximum payment cap rises from $51 to $200, and all future payments will be distributed automatically starting October 1, 2026, with potential supplemental $149 payments by April 2027. Amazon has already issued more than $845 million in redress payments as of September 2026.
$225.0M
The FTC and the state of Washington filed a joint complaint and proposed stipulated order requiring Amway Corp. and two affiliates—World Wide Group, L.L.C. (WWG) and Leadership Team Development Inc. (LTD)—to pay a $225 million judgment, the largest monetary recovery ever obtained from an MLM in an FTC action, over allegations that they used deceptive earnings claims and unfair tactics to recruit Independent Business Owners. The complaint alleges the companies falsely promised substantial income and recruitment success, pressured IBOs to buy products they could not resell, and instructed IBOs to falsely report sales. Nearly all of the judgment will be used as redress for IBOs who lost money, and the proposed order imposes structural reforms including a 70% resale requirement, independent audits of sales records, and a ban on approved providers charging new IBOs for first-year training.
$100.0M
FleetCor Technologies Inc. (now Corpay Inc.) and its CEO Ronald Clarke agreed to pay $100 million to settle an FTC administrative action alleging the company charged small business customers hidden and unauthorized fees for fuel cards and misrepresented gas savings, fraud-control features, and fees. A federal district court granted the FTC summary judgment on all counts in 2023, and a federal appeals court upheld that judgment and the permanent injunction in 2026. The settlement funds will be used to provide redress to harmed business customers.
FTC staff published FAQs on price transparency to help the automobile industry comply with the FTC Act, reiterating that an advertised vehicle price must be the actual price any consumer can pay, excluding only government-required charges. The guidance follows warning letters the FTC sent to 97 auto dealership groups earlier in 2026 and signals continued litigation against dealers that advertise one price but charge more through undisclosed fees. No specific entity was charged and no penalty was imposed.