US EditionFortnite players can now apply for a portion of its $245 million FTC settlement
- US regulators are notifying 37 million people about their eligibility for compensation in a settlement with Epic Games Inc. Over complaints about children's privacy and unauthorized purchases on Fortnite. The agreement includes $520 million in penalties and refunds, with $245 million specifically designated for customer refunds.
- The refunds are meant to cover unwanted purchases of in-game currency or virtual items on Fortnite. Eligible users include those charged for items they didn't want between January 2017 and September 2022, as well as those whose children made charges without their knowledge. The deadline to submit a claim for a refund is January 17, 2024.
- In addition to the refunds, Epic Games will pay a $275 million fine for violating children's privacy laws. The company implemented safeguards to prevent unintended purchases after the settlement.
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Parents whose kids made purchases on Fortnite without them knowing could soon get refunds
US regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite's maker, Epic Games Inc.
Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund
WASHINGTON (AP) — Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund. U.S. regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite’s maker, Epic Games Inc. The Federal Trade Commission announced late last year that Epic Games would pay $520 million in penalties and…
Parents whose kids bought gear on Fortnite without asking can get a refund after a $520 million settlement with the video game's maker
The FTC is notifying people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite's maker, Epic Games.
Did your kids buy Fortnite gear? The FTC says you could get a refund
Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund. U.S. regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite’s maker, Epic Games Inc. […]
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