#SubscriptionTrap

Gltch

@gltch.io

2 months ago

'Subscription Captivity': When Things You Buy Own You - Slashdot A reporter at Mother Jones writes about a $169 alarm clock with special lighting and audio effects. But to use the features, "you need to pay an additional $4.99 per month, in perpetuity." "Welcome to the age of subscription captivity, where an increasing share of the things you pay for actually ...

🕰️ Own nothing forever? 😱 Companies now rent products *after* you buy them! Printers hold ink hostage… & subscriptions track subscriptions?! 🤯 #SubscriptionTrap

Source: slashdot.org/story/25/12/20/0754203/s...

TJ Walker

@tjwalkersuccess.bsky.social

3 months ago

You Bought It… But They Still Control It
#TechScam #SubscriptionTrap #RightToRepair #DigitalRights

Office Watch

@officewatch.bsky.social

4 months ago

BlueSky

You might have been over‑charged for your Microsoft 365 Personal or Family? 🇦🇺 An Australian watchdog alleges Microsoft hid the cheaper “Classic” option when raising prices.
Get the full story & check your subscription.
#Microsoft #SubscriptionTrap #Australia
office-watch.com/2025/microso...

PPC Land

@ppc.land

5 months ago

ACCC takes JustAnswer to court over alleged subscription trap and misleading pricing Australian regulator alleges US-based service misled consumers about true costs and government affiliation, highlighting ongoing issues with deceptive online practices.

ACCC takes JustAnswer to court over alleged subscription trap and misleading pricing #ACCC #JustAnswer #ConsumerRights #SubscriptionTrap #MisleadingPricing

Marketing News

@marketingnews.bsky.social

5 months ago

ACCC takes JustAnswer to court over alleged subscription trap and misleading pricing Australian regulator alleges US-based service misled consumers about true costs and government affiliation, highlighting ongoing issues with deceptive online practices.

ACCC takes JustAnswer to court over alleged subscription trap and misleading pricing #ACCC #JustAnswer #ConsumerRights #SubscriptionTrap #MisleadingPricing

ZimaSpace

@zimaspace.bsky.social

8 months ago

Upgrade Storage = Keep paying forever 💸
That pop-up costs you $720/year — for WHAT?

⚡️ STOP THE TAX. Buy freedom once ↓
shop.zimaspace.com/collections/...

#SubscriptionTrap #CloudTax #DataIndependenceDay #iCloudHostage #Freedom #DumpTheCloud

@masteroffinance.bsky.social

10 months ago

Beware the Subscription Trap 💸
Monthly charges add up fast—Netflix, gym, apps... Are you using them all? Audit your subs and cut what you don’t need.

#MoneyTips #BudgetSmart #SubscriptionTrap #FinancialAwareness #CarvelliFinance

Urban Lady Prepper

@urbanladyprepper.bsky.social

10 months ago

The ULP logo with a picture of a hand holding some money that is on fire.

Ever feel like you're just renting your life, thanks to subscriptions? Learn how to regain control with savvy strategies and insights on maximizing what you choose to spend your money on.

urbanladyprepper.com/index.php/bl...

#SubscriptionTrap #FinancialFreedom #BudgetSmart #ConsumerAwareness

LaneSystems

@lanesystems.bsky.social

10 months ago

US Federal Trade Commission sues Uber over subscription practices The FTC accused Uber of charging people for its Uber One subscription service without getting their consent.

US FTC sues #Uber, alleging deceptive subscription practices
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Accused of charging customers for #UberOne subscription without consent + making it difficult to cancel.
#TechNews #BigTech #ClickToCancel #SubscriptionTrap

Nick Bulmer

@nbulmer.bsky.social

1 year ago

Warning to writers using Adobe products: auto-renewal practices in the UK are a nightmare. No option to disable, customer service agents just leaving chats without saying anything. I've filed a complaint with the @CMAgovUK. #Adobe #ConsumerRights #SubscriptionTrap #photoshop #writingcommunity