So-called subscription traps cost consumers more than just time and money — they also interfere with their 'peace of mind', according to a n advocacy group.
Streaming services. Game apps. Dating apps. Meal kits. With so many subscription services out there, it's no wonder many of us forget how many we've paid into. With the rising cost of living, some Australians are trying to purge subscriptions from their budget. But they're finding unsubscribing to be difficult.
"Eventually you get through to someone who — surprise, surprise — tries to say, 'Well, please don't, are you sure you want to cancel your subscription and maybe we can do a deal?'," Nottage, a consumer law expert, said. "And it's like, 'No, I just want to cancel it.
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