Amazon has reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that it deceived customers into signing up for its Prime subscription service. The settlement will refund millions of Prime customers, with many potentially eligible for a payout of $51. Those affected are encouraged to check their eligibility and learn how to file for refunds. This marks one of the largest civil penalties in FTC history, as Amazon aims to resolve claims that its Prime program involved deceptive practices that made cancellation difficult. The agreement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of corporate conduct regarding consumer protection.