Epic Games fined $245M for tricking Fortnite users into unwanted charges

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a $245 million penalty against Epic Games for tricking users into making unwanted purchases and letting children rack up unauthorized charges without parental involvement. The penalty is part of a $520 million settlement, and affected users can file for a refund by checking eligibility requirements and following the steps provided by the FTC. The penalty comes as Epic Games fights to run its own app store on iPhone and iPad.