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Namecheap

2026-02-11T13:15:26Z

Strategist: Added 2 sections regarding account removal process and initial points from privacy policy page to raise awareness and inform about consumer-related practices

{{CompanyCargo
|Founded=2000
|Industry=Web service
|Logo=Namecheap Logo.svg
|Type=Inc
|Website=https://www.namecheap.com
|Description=U.S. based domain name registrar and web hosting service company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
}}
{{Ph-C-Int}}

==Consumer-impact summary==
{{Ph-C-CIS}}

== Account removal process<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-26 |title=How do I cancel or close my Namecheap account? |url=https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/303/44/how-do-i-cancel-or-close-my-namecheap-account/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-11 |website=Namecheap}}</ref> ==
Account removal can only be done through an email:<blockquote>How do I cancel or close my Namecheap account?

Please send an email to domainsupport@namecheap.com providing your Namecheap account username, Support PIN and the reason why you would like to have the account closed.</blockquote>No specific data retention period is defined:<blockquote>'''PLEASE NOTE''': When your Namecheap account is closed, all of your personally identifiable information is placed in the "deactivated" status which means that it isn’t deleted from our database entirely. You should know that we will retain your data for a certain period of time according to legal retention guidelines. For more information, please visit our Privacy Policy page.</blockquote>

== Privacy policy<ref>{{Cite web |title=Privacy policy |url=https://www.namecheap.com/legal/general/privacy-policy/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-11 |website=Namecheap}}</ref> ==

=== Broad information disclosure authority ===
Information may be disclosed (including private parties) based on internal judgment and not only formal court rulings: <blockquote>We may disclose any information about you to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate to respond to claims and legal process (such as subpoena requests), to protect our property and rights or the property and rights of a third party, to protect the safety of the public or any person, or to prevent or stop activity we consider to be illegal or unethical.</blockquote>

=== Data transfers ===
Non‑U.S. users should understand that their data is subject to U.S. jurisdiction:<blockquote>Regardless of the country where you reside, you acknowledge that you are directly transferring your data to us in our United States based servers and agree to processing within the United States, where Namecheap processes its data. In addition, you authorize us to transfer, process, store and use your information in countries other than your own in accordance with this Privacy Policy and to provide you with Services. Some of these countries may not have the same data protection safeguards as the country where you reside. By using our Services, you consent to us transferring information about you to these countries.</blockquote>

=== Security practices ===
Lack of details regarding incident response practices and breach notification timelines:<blockquote>Our site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. We use 128-bit SSL security to encrypt any transmissions when you provide credit card information, personal data, etc. No method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure, however. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.</blockquote>

=== Update transparency ===
The Privacy Policy states that it may be updated and that users should check it periodically. However, the page does not clearly display the date of the latest revision.<blockquote>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, so you should check it periodically. If we make changes that are material, we will provide you with appropriate notice before such changes take effect.</blockquote>

== Incidents ==
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This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
===Example incident one (''date'')===
{{Main|link to the main CR Wiki article}}
Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).
===Example incident two (''date'')===
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==Products==
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==See also==
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==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]

Namecheap

2026-02-11T11:47:21Z

Strategist: Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=2000 |Industry=Web service |Logo=Namecheap Logo.svg |Type=Inc |Website=https://www.namecheap.com |Description=U.S. based domain name registrar and web hosting service company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the :Category:..."

File:Namecheap Logo.svg

2026-02-11T11:45:35Z

Strategist: The logo of Namecheap – American domain name registry company.

== Summary ==
The logo of Namecheap – American domain name registry company.
== Licensing ==
{{From Wikimedia}}

GameStop

2026-01-24T12:22:33Z

Strategist: Update to the 2026-01 cancellation policy content that is more precise (phone cancellation for refurbished tech)

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{{CompanyCargo
|Description=American video game retailer.
|Founded=1984
|Industry=Video game retail
|Logo=GameStop.png
|ParentCompany=
|Type=Public
|Website=https://gamestop.com/
}}
'''[[Wikipedia:GameStop|GameStop Corp.]]''' (NYSE: GME) is an American company which sells video games, video-game accessories, gaming merchandise, and collectables. It was founded in 1984 by James McCurry and Gary M. Kusin as Babbages Etc, only gaining the name "GameStop" much later in its life.

==Cancellation policy==
Cancellation of refurbished tech (i.e., phones and other tech devices) can only be done through a phone call:<ref>{{Cite web |title=GameStop Return Policy |url=https://www.gamestop.com/fullreturnpolicy/ |url-status=live |access-date=24 Jan 2026 |website=[[GameStop]]}}</ref><blockquote>'''Online and In-Store Returns -''' You can return most items in-store or by calling our customer service at 1-800-883-8895

* '''Online Purchases:''' Return in-store for '''free''' or ship back which includes an '''$8.99 fee'''.
** Items over '''$500''' cannot be returned in-store.
** All video game console returns are subject to a '''$14.99 shipping fee'''.
** Refurbished Tech (i.e., phones and other smart devices) are returnable only via calling customer service
</blockquote>Hold times for cancellation are significantly longer than other reasons for calls at the same time of day.{{Citation needed}}

==NFT marketplace==
On October 31st, 2022, GameStop announced the unveiling of its marketplace for [[Non-fungible tokens]] (NFTs) in partnership with ImmutableX.<ref>https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005853/en/GameStops-NFT-Marketplace-Launches-with-ImmutableX</ref>

It would only last two years, closing its doors on February 2nd 2024 "due to the continuing regulatory uncertainty of the crypto space".<ref>https://decrypt.co/212761/gamestop-bails-on-crypto-gaming-killing-nft-marketplace</ref>

==References==
<references />
[[Category:GameStop]]

GameStop

2026-01-24T12:10:31Z

Strategist: provide a reason of the marketpace closure

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{{CompanyCargo
|Description=American video game retailer.
|Founded=1984
|Industry=Video game retail
|Logo=GameStop.png
|ParentCompany=
|Type=Public
|Website=https://gamestop.com/
}}
'''[[Wikipedia:GameStop|GameStop Corp.]]''' (NYSE: GME) is an American company which sells video games, video-game accessories, gaming merchandise, and collectables. It was founded in 1984 by James McCurry and Gary M. Kusin as Babbages Etc, only gaining the name "GameStop" much later in its life.

==Cancellation policy==
Cancellation of pre-owned tech (i.e., phones and other tech devices) can only be done through a phone call:<ref>{{Cite web |title=GameStop Return Policy |url=https://www.gamestop.com/fullreturnpolicy/ |url-status=live |access-date=17 Apr 2025 |website=[[GameStop]]}}</ref><blockquote>You can return most items in-store or by calling our customer service at 1-800-883-8895; online orders may be returned in-store without a fee, and shipped returns will incur a fee of $8.99. Pre-owned Tech (i.e., phones and other tech devices) are returnable only via calling customer service.</blockquote>Hold times for cancellation are significantly longer than other reasons for calls at the same time of day.{{Citation needed}}

==NFT marketplace==
On October 31st, 2022, GameStop announced the unveiling of its marketplace for [[Non-fungible tokens]] (NFTs) in partnership with ImmutableX.<ref>https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005853/en/GameStops-NFT-Marketplace-Launches-with-ImmutableX</ref>

It would only last two years, closing its doors on February 2nd 2024 "due to the continuing regulatory uncertainty of the crypto space".<ref>https://decrypt.co/212761/gamestop-bails-on-crypto-gaming-killing-nft-marketplace</ref>

==References==
<references />
[[Category:GameStop]]

Securities and Exchange Commission

2025-02-22T21:23:59Z

Strategist: SEC delays short reporting rule until 2026

The stated mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/about "SEC - About"] - sec.gov</ref>.

The SEC has online resources related to protecting consumers
*Filing whistleblower complaints<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/whistleblower-program "SEC Whistleblower program"] - sec.gov</ref>
*Searching or subscribing to digital feeds of litigation releases<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases "SEC litigation"] - sec.gov</ref>

==Transparency concerns==
On February 6, 2025, the SEC has granted a temporary exemption from compliance with Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO reporting, pushing the compliance deadline to January 2, 2026.<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/exorders/2025/34-102380.pdf Order Granting Temporary Exemption Pursuant to Section 13(f)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act]

[https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/exorders/2025/34-102380.pdf of 1934 from Compliance with Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO]</ref>

This delay means that information about large short positions, which could signal market manipulation or instability, won't be available to the public for another year. This lack of transparency puts individual investors at a disadvantage, as they won't have access to data that could help them make informed decisions.

The Fails-to-Deliver (FTD) data set is released at two-week intervals with a two-week delay <ref>[https://www.sec.gov/data-research/sec-markets-data/fails-deliver-data "Fails-to-Deliver Data"] - sec.gov</ref>. As a result, the oldest data by the time of publication is already one month old. This intentional delay has an effect of reducing transparency for individual investors. The ability of FTD to be released at a significantly faster rate, has been evidenced by the accidental release of GME FTD on February 12, 2022, followed by the subsequent official release of the same data on February 28, 2022 <ref>[https://x.com/chartexchange_/status/1498373341375307778 "The new FTD numbers are identical to the numbers accidentally released two weeks ago, suggesting the @SECGov is artificially delaying public reports."] - x.com</ref>.

There are numerous instances of FTD being redacted. In December 2024 the SEC denied Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding significant gaps in GME's FTD data around key market events with "foreseeable harm" standard as justification for withholding data <ref>[https://franknez.com/the-sec-now-rejects-a-foia-request-for-missing-gamestop-ftd-data "The SEC now rejects a FOIA request for missing GameStop FTD data"] - franknez.com</ref>.

==References==

[[Category:Regulatory agencies and public support bodies]]
<references />

Hyundai

2025-02-22T20:54:21Z

Strategist: Add controversy regarding battery replacement pricing

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{{InfoboxCompany
| Name = Hyundai Motor Company
| Type = Public
| Founded = 1967
| Industry = Automotive
| Official Website = https://hyundai.com/
| Logo = Hyundai Motor Company logo.svg
}}

'''[[wikipedia:Hyundai_Motor_Company|Hyundai Motor Company]]''', commonly referred to as '''Hyundai''', is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul. Founded in 1967 by Chung Ju-yung, Hyundai is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, producing a wide range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles.

Hyundai has also been accused of selling customer's telemetry data to third-party [[Verisk]] which then performed risk assessments and generated reports that insurance companies purchased for drivers.

== Consumer Protection and Right to Repair ==
Hyundai customers were quoted $56,000 CAD<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEXieo06ta8 $60,000 to replace battery // 2nd IONIQ 5 case confirms battery price!]</ref> for a new battery pack plus labor cost. This figure has sparked controversy, as it effectively makes replacement economically unfeasible.

Hyundai tried to blame the misquote on one "independent" dealer, despite the fact that multiple sources have confirmed identical pricing across authorized dealerships.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unPVf0sqAKI Hyundai, Why Does an Ioniq Battery Cost $60,000?]</ref>
[[Category:Car manufacturers]]

Securities and Exchange Commission

2025-02-21T20:27:43Z

Strategist: Add info about intentional 2 week delay of FTD data that reduces transparency.

The stated mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/about "SEC - About"] - sec.gov</ref>.

The SEC has online resources related to protecting consumers
*Filing whistleblower complaints<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/whistleblower-program "SEC Whistleblower program"] - sec.gov</ref>
*Searching or subscribing to digital feeds of litigation releases<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases "SEC litigation"] - sec.gov</ref>

==Transparency concerns==
The Fails-to-Deliver (FTD) data set is released at two-week intervals with a two-week delay <ref>[https://www.sec.gov/data-research/sec-markets-data/fails-deliver-data "Fails-to-Deliver Data"] - sec.gov</ref>. As a result, the oldest data by the time of publication is already one month old. This intentional delay has an effect of reducing transparency for individual investors. The ability of FTD to be released at a significantly faster rate, has been evidenced by the accidental release of GME FTD on February 12, 2022, followed by the subsequent official release of the same data on February 28, 2022 <ref>[https://x.com/chartexchange_/status/1498373341375307778 "The new FTD numbers are identical to the numbers accidentally released two weeks ago, suggesting the @SECGov is artificially delaying public reports."] - x.com</ref>.

There are numerous instances of FTD being redacted. In December 2024 the SEC denied Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding significant gaps in GME's FTD data around key market events with "foreseeable harm" standard as justification for withholding data <ref>[https://franknez.com/the-sec-now-rejects-a-foia-request-for-missing-gamestop-ftd-data "The SEC now rejects a FOIA request for missing GameStop FTD data"] - franknez.com</ref>.

==References==

[[Category:Regulatory agencies and public support bodies]]
<references />

Securities and Exchange Commission

2025-02-21T20:01:41Z

Strategist: fix reference

Securities and Exchange Commission

2025-02-21T19:58:51Z

Strategist: add instance of SEC transparency concerns

Amazon

2025-02-19T09:23:51Z

Strategist: add video about Amazon Kindle books controversy

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{{InfoboxCompany
| Name = Amazon
| Type = Public
| Founded = 1994
| Industry = Technology
| Official Website = https://amazon.com/
| Logo = Amazon.png
}}

[[wikipedia:Amazon_(company)|'''Amazon.com, Inc.''']] is a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Originally launched as an online bookstore, Amazon quickly expanded into a marketplace offering a wide range of products, including electronics, clothing, household goods, and groceries. Today, it is one of the largest companies in the world, with a dominant presence in retail, technology, and logistics.

In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon is a major player in cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides cloud infrastructure and services to businesses globally. The company also offers a variety of digital services, such as Amazon Prime, which provides streaming video and music, and Alexa, its voice-activated virtual assistant. Amazon has also developed consumer products like the Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, and Echo smart speakers.

Amazon has faced significant scrutiny and criticism, particularly concerning its treatment of workers, marketplace practices, data privacy issues, and its impact on small businesses. It has been involved in various regulatory and legal challenges related to anti-competitive behavior, safety, and consumer protection, with calls for increased oversight on its business operations.

==Controversies==
Amazon has been involved in numerous controversies, from dangerous products to anti-competitive practices. Below is a comprehensive listing of every relevant controversy documented here on this wiki: 
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Controversy
!Year
!Background Info
!Aftermath
!Related Article
!Related Video(s)
|-
|Amazon removing ability to download Kindle books
|2025
|Starting on February 26th, 2025, Amazon is removing a feature from its website allowing you to download purchased books to a computer and then copy them manually to a Kindle over USB.
|Starting February 26, 2025, the ‘Download & Transfer via USB’ option will no longer be available.
|[[Amazon Kindle removes download feature of purchased books]]
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMoCzeGnIss '''Amazon are changing the way you own your Kindle books - you have 10 days to react''']
<ref group="Video References">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfcoUdWCB9M</ref>
|-
|Amazon sells dangerous litterboxes
|2024
|Amazon sold litterboxes that were designed in a unsafe way that led to the deaths of multiple cats, and posed a danger to young children.
|Original product was delisted, yet many other variants of the same product exist on the site.
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=p6Y19nSPvC4</ref>
|-
|Amazon adds ads to premium subscription
|2023, 2024
|Amazon added advertisements to previously ad free subscriptions for Prime Video and Echo Show frames.
|Continues to occur.
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=RSi6g5-xUaY</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=ua_QL9YysHQ</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=VLFpU9aqtXc</ref>
|-
|Amazon allows fraudulent listings
|2014 - 2024
|
|Fraudulent listings continue to be added, some removed.
|[[Amazon allows fraudulent product page after manual review! Deep dive on Amazons support of scams]]
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=qZCMislL6_I</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=7trdHLtsFKM</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=B90_SNNbcoU</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=DiKflg8Uko4</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=y83BS_mK9GE</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rhb0ID9z4aE</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=XZNn2mO3dNQ</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=C0YNLWdj9sQ</ref>
|-
|Amazon allows sellers to bribe customers for better ratings.
|Circa 2016-2025
|Amazon sellers give customers gift cards in exchange for positive product reviews; Amazon does nothing to stop this.
|Continues to occur.
|[[Amazon's history of seller bribery]]
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=eS698R-bxuc</ref>
|-
|Amazon has bad marketplace algorithms.
|2023, 2024
|
|Algorithms still seem to be nonbeneficial.
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=tAaSXz8CBMc</ref>
|-
|Amazon trashes refurbished market.
|2022, 2023
|
|Unknown
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=h3qgbvq2SWs</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=qzUXmeaZsIQ</ref>
|-
|Amazon wrongfully deletes accounts.
|2023
|
|Some accounts reinstated.
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kcohq313q00</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=SyEgD-5GK9c</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=NfiIXooD77s</ref>
|-
|Amazon engages in anticompetitive behavior
|2021, 2022
|
|Unknown
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=YBJoSGWdP0Y</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=XCLx4mVJ4gk</ref>
|-
|Amazon Sells Fake Electrical Fuses
|2024
|Fuses are being sold that do not blow when supplied more power than it is intended to handle, which is a major safety risk.
|These fuses are still being sold to this day.
|[[Amazon allows fraudulent product page after manual review! Deep dive on Amazons support of scams]]
|<ref group="Video References">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B90_SNNbcoU</ref>
|-
|Amazon PhotosPlus Discontinuation
|2024
|
|Continues to occur.
|[[Amazon PhotosPlus Discontinuation]]
|
|-
|Amazon uses "dark patterns" for its premium subscription
|2023
|Systematically designing the cancelling steps to be complicated and long ; using tricks to kidnap users into the subscription.<ref>{{cite web |date=2023-06-21 |title=FTC Takes Action Against Amazon for Enrolling Consumers in Amazon Prime Without Consent and Sabotaging Their Attempts to Cancel |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/06/ftc-takes-action-against-amazon-enrolling-consumers-amazon-prime-without-consent-sabotaging-their |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129015417/https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/06/ftc-takes-action-against-amazon-enrolling-consumers-amazon-prime-without-consent-sabotaging-their |archive-date=2025-01-29 |website=Federal Trade Commission |url-status=live}}</ref> See "Project Illiad"
|Continues to occur.
|
|
|-
|Amazon removes option to lend Kindle e-books
|2022
|E-books marked with "lending enabled" could be lent to other Kindle users for a period of time during which the title is unavailable to the sender.
| Since August 2022, it is not possible to borrow Kindle books.
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAvFmnuZZMI '''Amazon Discontinues Lending Kindle e-Books''']
|}

===All Louis Rossmann videos covering Amazon:===
<references group="Video References" />

===References:===
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Logistics companies]]
[[Category:Online music stores]]
[[Category:Online retailers]]
[[Category:Software companies]]
[[Category:Technology companies]]
[[Category:Amazon]]
[[Category:Articles in need of additional work]]

Amazon

2025-02-18T13:40:46Z

Strategist: Add controversy regarding removal of Kindle lending feature

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{{InfoboxCompany
| Name = Amazon
| Type = Public
| Founded = 1994
| Industry = Technology
| Official Website = https://amazon.com/
| Logo = Amazon.png
}}

[[wikipedia:Amazon_(company)|'''Amazon.com, Inc.''']] is a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Originally launched as an online bookstore, Amazon quickly expanded into a marketplace offering a wide range of products, including electronics, clothing, household goods, and groceries. Today, it is one of the largest companies in the world, with a dominant presence in retail, technology, and logistics.

In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon is a major player in cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides cloud infrastructure and services to businesses globally. The company also offers a variety of digital services, such as Amazon Prime, which provides streaming video and music, and Alexa, its voice-activated virtual assistant. Amazon has also developed consumer products like the Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, and Echo smart speakers.

Amazon has faced significant scrutiny and criticism, particularly concerning its treatment of workers, marketplace practices, data privacy issues, and its impact on small businesses. It has been involved in various regulatory and legal challenges related to anti-competitive behavior, safety, and consumer protection, with calls for increased oversight on its business operations.

==Controversies==
Amazon has been involved in numerous controversies, from dangerous products to anti-competitive practices. Below is a comprehensive listing of every relevant controversy documented here on this wiki: 
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Controversy
!Year
!Background Info
!Aftermath
!Related Article
!Related Video(s)
|-
|Amazon removing ability to download Kindle books
|2025
|Starting on February 26th, 2025, Amazon is removing a feature from its website allowing you to download purchased books to a computer and then copy them manually to a Kindle over USB.
|Starting February 26, 2025, the ‘Download & Transfer via USB’ option will no longer be available.
|[[Amazon Kindle removes download feature of purchased books]]
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMoCzeGnIss '''Amazon are changing the way you own your Kindle books - you have 10 days to react''']
|-
|Amazon sells dangerous litterboxes
|2024
|Amazon sold litterboxes that were designed in a unsafe way that led to the deaths of multiple cats, and posed a danger to young children.
|Original product was delisted, yet many other variants of the same product exist on the site.
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=p6Y19nSPvC4</ref>
|-
|Amazon adds ads to premium subscription
|2023, 2024
|Amazon added advertisements to previously ad free subscriptions for Prime Video and Echo Show frames.
|Continues to occur.
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=RSi6g5-xUaY</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=ua_QL9YysHQ</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=VLFpU9aqtXc</ref>
|-
|Amazon allows fraudulent listings
|2014 - 2024
|
|Fraudulent listings continue to be added, some removed.
|[[Amazon allows fraudulent product page after manual review! Deep dive on Amazons support of scams]]
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=qZCMislL6_I</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=7trdHLtsFKM</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=B90_SNNbcoU</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=DiKflg8Uko4</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=y83BS_mK9GE</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rhb0ID9z4aE</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=XZNn2mO3dNQ</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=C0YNLWdj9sQ</ref>
|-
|Amazon allows sellers to bribe customers for better ratings.
|Circa 2016-2025
|Amazon sellers give customers gift cards in exchange for positive product reviews; Amazon does nothing to stop this.
|Continues to occur.
|[[Amazon's history of seller bribery]]
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=eS698R-bxuc</ref>
|-
|Amazon has bad marketplace algorithms.
|2023, 2024
|
|Algorithms still seem to be nonbeneficial.
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=tAaSXz8CBMc</ref>
|-
|Amazon trashes refurbished market.
|2022, 2023
|
|Unknown
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=h3qgbvq2SWs</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=qzUXmeaZsIQ</ref>
|-
|Amazon wrongfully deletes accounts.
|2023
|
|Some accounts reinstated.
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kcohq313q00</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=SyEgD-5GK9c</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=NfiIXooD77s</ref>
|-
|Amazon engages in anticompetitive behavior
|2021, 2022
|
|Unknown
|
|<ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=YBJoSGWdP0Y</ref> <ref group="Video References">https://youtube.com/watch?v=XCLx4mVJ4gk</ref>
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|Amazon Sells Fake Electrical Fuses
|2024
|Fuses are being sold that do not blow when supplied more power than it is intended to handle, which is a major safety risk.
|These fuses are still being sold to this day.
|[[Amazon allows fraudulent product page after manual review! Deep dive on Amazons support of scams]]
|<ref group="Video References">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B90_SNNbcoU</ref>
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|Amazon PhotosPlus Discontinuation
|2024
|
|Continues to occur.
|[[Amazon PhotosPlus Discontinuation]]
|
|-
|Amazon uses "dark patterns" for its premium subscription
|2023
|Systematically designing the cancelling steps to be complicated and long ; using tricks to kidnap users into the subscription.<ref>{{cite web |date=2023-06-21 |title=FTC Takes Action Against Amazon for Enrolling Consumers in Amazon Prime Without Consent and Sabotaging Their Attempts to Cancel |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/06/ftc-takes-action-against-amazon-enrolling-consumers-amazon-prime-without-consent-sabotaging-their |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129015417/https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/06/ftc-takes-action-against-amazon-enrolling-consumers-amazon-prime-without-consent-sabotaging-their |archive-date=2025-01-29 |website=Federal Trade Commission |url-status=live}}</ref> See "Project Illiad"
|Continues to occur.
|
|
|-
|Amazon removes option to lend Kindle e-books
|2022
|E-books marked with "lending enabled" could be lent to other Kindle users for a period of time during which the title is unavailable to the sender.
| Since August 2022, it is not possible to borrow Kindle books.
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAvFmnuZZMI '''Amazon Discontinues Lending Kindle e-Books''']
|}

===All Louis Rossmann videos covering Amazon:===
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User:Strategist

2025-01-21T20:01:59Z

Strategist: Created page with "Watching closely."

Watching closely.

GameStop

2025-01-21T19:59:26Z

Strategist: Add source with quote about the cancellation policy with some additional info what GameStop sells. Waiting time needs some references since right now it's only trust me bro?

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{{InfoboxCompany
| Name = GameStop
| Type = Public
| Founded = 1984
| Industry = Electronics
| Official Website = https://gamestop.com/
| Logo = GameStop.png
}}

'''[[Wikipedia:GameStop|GameStop Corp.]]''' (NYSE: GME) is an American company which sells video games, video-game accessories, gaming merchandise, collectables.

== Cancellation policy ==
Cancellation of pre-owned tech (i.e., phones and other tech devices) can only be done through a phone call.

Hold times for cancellation are significantly longer than other reasons for calls at the same time of day [proof?].

From https://www.gamestop.com/fullreturnpolicy/:

"You can return most items in-store or by calling our customer service at 1-800-883-8895; online orders may be returned in-store without a fee, and shipped returns will incur a fee of $8.99. Pre-owned Tech (i.e., phones and other tech devices) are returnable only via calling customer service."

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