FTC Offers Refunds to 37 Million Fortnite Players for Unauthorized In-Game Purchases

The FTC is notifying 37 million Fortnite players they may be eligible for a refund from a $520 million settlement with Epic Games.
Eligible players can get refunds for unwanted in-game purchases made between 2017-2022.
Parents can get refunds for charges made by kids without consent from 2017-2018.
Players whose accounts were locked after disputing charges from 2017-2022 can also get refunds.
To file a claim, provide your claim number or Epic Account ID at ftc.gov/Fortnite by January 17, 2024.

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Posted 9/19/2023, 7:56:00 PM