Afterpay
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing its service as a no-fee, no-interest way for consumers to make purchases before they have money to pay for them without disclosing that consumers who provide debit…
Afterpay’s Buy Now, Pay Later Service
Case Name (Date)
Edwards et al. v. Afterpay US, Inc.
22-cv-118, D. Me.
(April 2022)
Product/Service
Afterpay’s buy now, pay later service
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing itself as a free service with no interest, fees or hassle without adequately disclosing the risk that consumers will be charged overdraft fees by banks processing payments
Status
Pending
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