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50 Subscription Scams That Got Exposed By Furious Customers
Social IssuesAUG 1, 2024

50 Subscription Scams That Got Exposed By Furious Customers

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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!

#41 So I Paid $250 For A Fitbit Watch And Half Of Its Features Are Behind A Subscription Paywall

So I Paid $250 For A Fitbit Watch And Half Of Its Features Are Behind A Subscription Paywall
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32points

#42 What The Hell, Disney?

What The Hell, Disney?
31points

#43 Tried Canceling My Newspaper Subscription Online

Tried Canceling My Newspaper Subscription Online
31points

#44 Imagine Paying $499 Just To Not Get A Single Match

Imagine Paying $499 Just To Not Get A Single Match
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31points

#45 What’s The Point Of Paying For A Subscription? What’s The Point Of Paying For The Premium Family Plan If I Have To Pay More To Use It? I Hate Everything About This

What’s The Point Of Paying For A Subscription? What’s The Point Of Paying For The Premium Family Plan If I Have To Pay More To Use It? I Hate Everything About This
30points

#46 Is This Even Legal? Accept Cookies Or Pay 2.5€/Month

Is This Even Legal? Accept Cookies Or Pay 2.5€/Month
30points

#47 Snapchat+ Says That You Save More With Their More Expensive Subscription Because You Get A Discount For The First 3 Months

Snapchat+ Says That You Save More With Their More Expensive Subscription Because You Get A Discount For The First 3 Months
30points

#48 PlayStation Now Is A Joke. Pay For A Subscription And Then You Have To Wait In A Queue To Play

PlayStation Now Is A Joke. Pay For A Subscription And Then You Have To Wait In A Queue To Play
29points

#49 Adobe Makes It So You Can't Cancel Your Subscription. Instead, You’re Forced To Contact Them Because There Is No "Cancel Plan" Option

Adobe Makes It So You Can't Cancel Your Subscription. Instead, You’re Forced To Contact Them Because There Is No "Cancel Plan" Option
28points

#50 Tried To Cancel My Subscription Since My School Started Offering Access Two Weeks Into The Semester

Tried To Cancel My Subscription Since My School Started Offering Access Two Weeks Into The Semester
26points
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