Amazon Settles FTC Case for $2.25M While Facing Australian Lawsuit

Amazon agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle U.S. FTC claims over failure to provide identity-theft records, disclosed in a Monday court filing. The settlement adds to ongoing legal pressures after Australia’s ACCC sued Amazon’s Australian unit on June 30, alleging unfair Prime Video contract terms that introduced ads without adequate compensation. The Australian case covers conduct from November 2023 to August 2025, affecting over 1 million subscribers who faced an extra A$2.99 monthly fee after July 2024 on top of the A$79 annual subscription. Regulators seek penalties and consumer redress in both jurisdictions, though the modest U.S. amount limits immediate financial impact.