These days, it seems there’s a subscription for everything—from music and video streaming to photo editing, and even monthly boxes of exotic snacks. Signing up is a breeze, but canceling? That’s where the trouble begins.
Companies know the harder it is to stop paying for their services, the more money they’ll make from people who either don’t realize they’re subscribed or are too busy to opt out.
The folks you’re about to hear from faced unreal difficulties with hidden fees and impossible cancellation methods. We’ve rounded up some of their most outrageous experiences below. Check them out and share your own subscription battles in the comments!
The FTC also recommends watching for prechecked boxes when making a purchase online, as they may sign you up for products or services you don’t want unless you uncheck them. If you cancel a subscription but are still being charged, dispute it with your credit card company and file a complaint on the FTC’s website.
#23 Can’t Reset My Yahoo Password Because I Have A New Number. Went Online And Read That It’s A Premium Feature Now
I called a customer representative and was told I had to pay a monthly subscription fee for that service (he told me the price was $12.95).
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42points
#25 I Just Wanted To Cancel My Subscription, But Now I Have To Talk To Someone
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41points
So, the next time you consider starting a new subscription, remember to do your homework and stay vigilant about hidden charges. Hopefully, in the future, better consumer protection policies like the ‘click to cancel rule’ will make managing subscriptions easier and more transparent for everyone.
#26 Learn How Subscriptions Are Getting Out Of Hand (Only For Our Subscribers)
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40points
#30 They're Trying To Make Us Pay Subscriptions On Everything. Greedy Companies
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39points
#32 The App I Paid Money For Discontinued Because Their New App Is Subscription-Based
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38points
#33 I Canceled My Netflix Subscription Last July Because I Didn't Want To Use It Anymore, And Ever Since, They Have Barraged Me With These Emails, Trying To Get Me To Come Back
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37points
#36 HP Printers Won’t Let You Print Without A Subscription Even After You Buy The Printer
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35points
#38 Can't Cancel My Subscription. Whenever I Try, It Always Leads Me To This Screen
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34points
#39 UltimateGuitar Shows A Fake Tutorial Video With The Title Of The Song You're Trying To Learn. Clicking It Just Brings You To The Sign-Up Page For Their Premium Subscription
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33points
#40 This App Doesn’t Tell You The Full Price Of A Subscription Until You Buy It And Start Paying It
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32points