Step-by-step guide to cancel your Washington Post subscription, backed by New Jersey's Automatic Renewal Act and the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule.
New Jersey's Automatic Renewal Act (N.J. Stat. § 56:12-16) gives you specific protections when canceling Washington Post:
Penalties for Washington Post: Consumer fraud violation — treble damages plus attorney fees
Method: Website or phone
In New Jersey: If Washington Post makes cancellation harder than signup, they may be violating N.J. Stat. § 56:12-16. Document everything and consider filing a complaint with the New Jersey Attorney General.
No refund for current period.
Under N.J. Stat. § 56:12-16, you may be entitled to a full refund if Washington Post didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.
These federal laws apply to Washington Post in every state, including New Jersey:
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