INDIANAPOLIS — Subscriptions exist so we can make dinner without a trip to the store, watch our favorite shows and even make ourselves look picture-perfect.
But sometimes, 'click to confirm' is a lot easier to spot than the 'click to cancel.'
James Kohm, director of enforcement for the Federal Trade Commission, said that's why they are proposing a new rule provision.
"If you can't cancel, then it's not really an agreement. It's just theft. And so what we want to do is make sure that the rules of the road are clear," Kohm said.
And that should make trying and buying safer for consumers.
"The goal is to make sure that when people sign up for these things, they know they're signing up for, and that they can cancel them when they want," Kohm said.
Right now, the issues with canceling vary.
"People don't know how to cancel or that it's very difficult to reach someone, so if you call in, you're on hold for a while," Kohm said.
The next steps for this proposal include public comment and a possible transition to what is called "a final rule."
Then, a date is picked for it to take effect.
So, what can you do right now?
Check your bills every single month.
"Unlike in the past where your debit or credit card had 10 or 20 charges on it in a month, most of us get pages of charges and [with] that, it's very easy to hide those charges," Kohm said.
You can also cancel subscription sections on your devices.
For Apple products, tap settings and your name at the top. Then, go to subscriptions.
For Androids, go to the Play Store App, settings and subscriptions.
This will help make sure you're only buying exactly what you want.