Court Blocks 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule, Keeping Subscription Traps Alive for Americans

A federal appeals court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission's 'click-to-cancel' rule, which was designed to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions online.

The rule aimed to address widespread frustration over difficult cancellation processes, which cost Americans an estimated $200 per year on unused subscriptions. With the rule struck down just days before it was set to take effect, consumers must continue to navigate complicated and often confusing cancellation procedures. Lawmakers and consumer advocates are now pushing for new legislation or alternative solutions to protect consumers from subscription traps.

In the meantime, experts recommend tracking subscriptions closely and using available workarounds to avoid unnecessary charges.