The maker of the popular video game has agreed to pay refunds after being accused by the FTC of using 'design tricks,' pushing users to make unintended in-game purchases.
for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Epic agreed to a $275 million fine and a separate $245 million payment that will be used for refunds, according to the FTC.
The maker of the hugely popular game Fortnite is paying out refunds as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over what the FTC alleges were "tricks" to push people to make in-game purchases.
Anyone with questions can also contact an administrator by phone at 1-833-915-0880 or by email at [email protected] FTC says the amount of the refund depends on several factors, including how many people apply for the refund. The agency has not yet set a mailing date for when refunds will be sent out.Yes. The FTC said it has begun sending out emails to more than 37 million people to alert them that they may be eligible, so continue to check your email.
Those who had their account locked between January 2017 and September 2022 after they complained to their credit card company about wrongful charges, are also eligible.Yes, you have to be at least 18 to submit a claim form. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian has to file the claim for you.Scott Stump is a staff reporter and the writer of the daily newsletter This is TODAY. He has been a regular contributor for TODAY.