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the government wants to crack down on ‘subscription traps’

  • Written by Jeannie Marie Paterson, Professor of Law (consumer protections and credit law), The University of Melbourne
the government wants to crack down on ‘subscription traps’The Conversation, CC BY

It often seems like a great idea at the time. There’s a streaming service, paywalled news site or premium version of an app you want to try, offering a “no strings attached” free trial.

You sign up – with a few easy clicks and your credit card. The trial period passes, and for whatever reason, you...

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