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FTC Distributes $72 Million in Refunds to Fortnite Players Over Unwanted Purchases
- The FTC has distributed $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players for unwanted purchases.
- Epic Games has agreed to implement additional protections for consumers' accounts.
- The FTC will monitor the situation and take further action if needed.
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After Being Busted By The FTC For Using "Dark Patterns" To Push Microtransactions, Epic Games Begins Handing Out $245 Million In Refunds
Meowdas reaches for a large diamond just before Chapter 2 Remix in Fortnite (2017), Epic Games As a result of the developer previously being dinged by the US’ Federal Trade Commission for using deceptive practices to trick Fortnite players into making unwanted in-game purchases, Epic Games has begun doling out its previously agreed upon $245 million. Midas (Matthew Mercer) plans deep in the bowls of The Agency during Chapter 2 in Fortnite (2017…
Fortnite players 'tricked' into purchases are starting to get refunds. Here's how to apply
On Monday, the FTC announced it was sending over 629,00 payments to eligible customers who submitted claims. The deadline for submitting a claim is Jan. 10, 2025.
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