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06/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/30/2026 09:00

Amazon.com, Inc., U.S. v. - Amazon will pay $2.25 million in civil penalties to settle FTC allegations that the online retail giant knowingly violated the 609(e) of the Fair[...]

Last Updated
June 30, 2026
Case Status
Pending
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff v. AMAZON.COM, INC., a corporation, Defendant
FTC Matter/File Number
252 3024
Enforcement Type
Civil Penalties
Federal Injunctions
Federal Court
District of Columbia

Case Summary

Amazon will pay $2.25 million in civil penalties to settle FTC allegations that the online retail giant knowingly violated the 609(e) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act by refusing to provide transaction records to consumers whose personal information was used by identity thieves to commit fraud.

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