All articles tagged with #refund
A Reddit user cancelled an Amazon order for the ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 (about $1,850) and got a refund, but the GPU still arrived days later. After contacting Amazon, the company said the refund was processed and the error was on their end, so the user was allowed to keep the high-end graphics card, effectively receiving a free upgrade in a rare mix-up.
Manchester City refunded about $13,400 to roughly 400 traveling fans who witnessed the 3-1 loss to Bodø/Glimt in Norway, with Rodri among those signing the refund. The gesture comes after City's four-day rough patch that included a 2-0 league defeat to Manchester United, but City remains in good shape to finish top eight and advance to the Champions League Round of 16, while Bodø/Glimt sits near the bottom of its group standings.
The article discusses whether PG&E customers are entitled to compensation for recent blackouts, providing information on the process and eligibility for refunds or reimbursements.
Some YouTube TV users have discovered a $60 credit offer in their accounts, which is unrelated to the ongoing Disney contract dispute; this credit is available only to those who previously canceled or paused their subscriptions and is not automatically applied.
Elon Musk publicly addressed Sam Altman regarding a refund issue for a Tesla Roadster, stating that the issue was resolved and the refund was received, clarifying a previous dispute.
Deloitte Australia will partially refund the Australian government after a report containing AI-generated errors, including fabricated quotes and nonexistent references, was published. The report, which used AI language technology, was revised to remove false information, and Deloitte agreed to repay the final installment of the contract. The incident highlights concerns over AI hallucinations and the misuse of generative AI in official reports.
Amazon has settled with the FTC for $2.5 billion over allegations of misleading Prime sign-ups and difficult cancellations, with $1.5 billion allocated for refunds to eligible Prime subscribers who signed up or tried to cancel between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025. Eligible customers can receive up to $51, with claims process opening soon, and current and former U.S. Prime members are advised to check their eligibility and file claims within 180 days of the form's availability.
Tesla has delayed the release of its next-gen Roadster for over eight years, with reservation holders, including tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, facing difficulties in getting their $50,000 deposits refunded. Brownlee finally received his refund after a lengthy process, though initially only $45,000 was returned, which was later corrected. Despite promises of an updated version by the end of the year from CEO Elon Musk, the vehicle's launch remains uncertain.
Amazon is required to refund approximately $1.5 billion to Prime members as part of a $2.5 billion FTC settlement over deceptive enrollment practices, affecting about 35 million customers who signed up or tried to cancel between 2019 and 2025. Eligible customers will receive automatic refunds up to $51, with additional claims possible, though refunds may be pro-rated if funds are insufficient. Details on the claims process will be announced soon.
Amazon will refund $1.5 billion to Prime subscribers as part of a $2.5 billion FTC settlement to settle claims of deceptive practices related to Prime sign-ups and cancellations, avoiding a trial.
Costco has issued a warning for customers in 12 states to discard their Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene bottles due to a risk of unexpected bursting, which could cause injury. Customers are advised to carefully wrap and dispose of the bottles and can receive a full refund by presenting the store with the warning letter, but should not bring the bottles into the store.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will refund all PlayStation Store pre-orders of its Premium Edition due to backlash over paywalled clans, with further details to be announced on September 17th. The publisher, Paradox, is rethinking its plan to charge extra for two clans after community criticism, and the refunds are part of broader adjustments to improve the game's launch experience.
The Goncalves family, whose daughter Kaylee was murdered in the Idaho killings, plans to refund over $85,000 raised via GoFundMe for Kohberger's trial expenses after he accepted a plea deal that removed the death penalty, with the family seeking time to figure out how to return the funds. They criticized the plea deal as hurried and secretive, feeling it undermines their wishes and the victims' families' sentiments.
Epic Games agreed to pay $520 million to settle FTC allegations of unlawfully charging Fortnite players for unwanted in-game purchases, including refunds for affected players and policy changes to prevent future violations. The settlement benefits U.S. players charged between 2017 and 2022, with claims due by July 9, 2025.
Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted purchases may receive a share of $126 million in refunds from the FTC, which is reopening the claims process until July 9 for those eligible under a $245 million settlement with Epic Games over deceptive practices. Eligible consumers can apply via a dedicated website, and payments will be issued as checks or PayPal refunds.