List of services without clear cancellation: Difference between revisions
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|The FTC filed a complaint and relevant charges against Brigit for:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 Nov 2023 |title=FTC Action Leads to $18 Million in Refunds for Brigit Consumers Harmed by Deceptive Promises About Cash Advances, Hidden Fees, and Blocked Cancellation |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/11/ftc-action-leads-18-million-refunds-brigit-consumers-harmed-deceptive-promises-about-cash-advances |website=Federal Trade Commission}}</ref> | |The FTC filed a complaint and relevant charges against Brigit for:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 Nov 2023 |title=FTC Action Leads to $18 Million in Refunds for Brigit Consumers Harmed by Deceptive Promises About Cash Advances, Hidden Fees, and Blocked Cancellation |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/11/ftc-action-leads-18-million-refunds-brigit-consumers-harmed-deceptive-promises-about-cash-advances |website=Federal Trade Commission}}</ref> | ||
* Promising instant cash upwards of $250 of people low-wage earners, then trapping them with hidden cancellation for a $9.99 monthly subscription | *Promising instant cash upwards of $250 of people low-wage earners, then trapping them with hidden cancellation for a $9.99 monthly subscription | ||
* Preventing cancellation of members with an open advance until the advance was paid off from the monthly subscription | *Preventing cancellation of members with an open advance until the advance was paid off from the monthly subscription | ||
* Employing dark patterns for cancellation even for members without an open advance | *Employing dark patterns for cancellation even for members without an open advance | ||
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|Gym membership | |Gym membership | ||
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| | |The FAQ of Planet Fitness' website states that memberships may be ended by the member: | ||
* sending written mail to their home club | |||
* visiting home club in person | |||
* or logging into their member portal account | |||
However, the company adds the qualifier that "some policies and procedures may vary by location based on state and local guideline,"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://www.planetfitness.com/about-planet-fitness/customer-service#region-faq-accordion-0 |website=Planet Fitness}}</ref> indicating no standardized transparent method of cancellation. | |||
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