FTC Sues Uber Over Deceptive Subscription Billing Practices

The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Uber on Monday, alleging the transportation giant violated federal consumer protection laws through deceptive billing and cancellation practices for its Uber One subscription service. According to the complaint, Uber violated both the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act by misleading consumers about subscription terms, charging users without consent, and implementing deliberately complicated cancellation processes.

"Americans are tired of getting signed up for unwanted subscriptions that seem impossible to cancel," FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson said in announcing the action. The $9.99 monthly service, launched in 2021, offers benefits including fee-free delivery and discounted rides.

Re:sad but true

[Zak3056]

three Democrats

This is the only reason this is happening.

Err... there are currently zero democrats and three republicans serving as FTC commissioners. Darth Cheeto (probably unlawfully) fired the two serving democrats last month. If you Read The Fine Article, you will see that "The Commission vote authorizing the staff to file the complaint was 2-0-1 with Commissioner Mark R. Meador recused."

So, regardless of how Darth Cheeto is running the bureaucracy, the statement that "three democrats is the only reason this is happening" appears to be incorrect.

Charges Dropped next month

[bussdriver]

Somebody needs to buy a lot of $Trump coin to drop charges or with some more money they can botch the case so bad it makes state lawsuits perform worse. I don't know how, perhaps they can bring up how ripping people off is their religion and that they can't practice that against their customers hoping to get to SCROTUS. Then intentionally lose that argument... knowing how religious bigotry has been winning in recent times.

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[ArchieBunker]

The guy is for sale and doesn't even try hiding it. If you start crying he'll do an infomercial for you on the whitehouse lawn. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/e... [nbcnews.com]

In other news his DHS

[stabiesoft]

droid got robbed while dining. Apparently she had 3 grand in her purse. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/2... [cnbc.com] Who walks around with 3 grand with them? Mobsters?

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[ArchieBunker]

Another DEI hire.

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[SeaFox]

Who walks around with 3 grand with them? Mobsters?

From the article you apparently only read the headline of:

Noem’s bag contained roughly $3,000 in cash, which she had withdrawn to treat her family to dinner and Easter gifts and activities, a DHS spokesperson said Monday.

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[ArchieBunker]

I want to know who carries around a checkbook in 2025?

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[Petersko]

I want to know why the secret service is involved. That's ridiculous.

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[stabiesoft]

I guess she never heard of credit cards eh? 3 grand makes you a walking target. If I were her, I'd start walking around with armed guards now. People now know this dumb woman carries way too much cash on her person. I'll add one more thought, Menendez was just sent to prison for bribes. He had more cash, but he had the good sense to at least store it at home. https://www.justice.gov/usao-s... [justice.gov] Cash is used for crime. It is untraceable. Gold works well too as Menendez knew.

I'm shocked, shocked that Uber's dishonest

[Arrogant-Bastard]

Given their history, this seems entirely out of character. Let's review, shall we?

• Ubers God View under scrutiny as spotlight intensifies on its practices - CNET [cnet.com]
• Ubers Android app caught reporting data back without permission [gizmag.com]
• Uber Doesn~@~Yt Want You to See This Document About Its Vast Data Surveillance System [gizmodo.com]
• Uber and Its Shady Partners Are Pushing Drivers into Subprime Loans [gawker.com]
• Sexist French Uber Promotion Pairs Riders With "Hot Chick" Drivers [buzzfeed.com]
• Uber drivers gang up to cause surge pricing, res [telegraph.co.uk]

Speedbump offers

[JJJJust]

Deceptive or not, I like those cancellation offers to stay. I've gotten 6 months of Uber One for the price of two through those offers. And it's probably the only price I would be willing to pay for Uber One.

Wait,

[fredrated]

the FTC still exists?