Katie Porter: “Trying to cancel a subscription can take you in as many circles as looking for summertime parking at Newport Beach. I…”

“Trying to cancel a subscription can take you in as many circles as looking for summertime parking at Newport Beach. I have experienced it myself. For too long, dishonest companies have gotten away with trapping Americans into subscriptions by intentionally making it easy to start and nearly impossible to stop. As a longtime consumer advocate, I am pleased that the Federal Trade Commission is now holding corporations accountable for this abusive practice. The FTC has made it clear that businesses should make it as straightforward for customers to unsubscribe as it was to sign up. If they don't and they lock consumers in with abusive practices, they will face penalties. Policing unfair and deceptive business practices makes our capitalist economy stronger, safer, and more competitive. That is the FTC's job, and I am glad they are a cop on the consumer protection beat. I am committed to saving Orange County families time and money. If a company won't let you cancel a subscription, you can report this fraud on the FTC's website or contact my office for help. Secure David Lin's Release”