Fortnite Players Eligible for $72M Refund from FTC Settlement
TL;DR
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing refunds to Fortnite players following a 2022 settlement with Epic Games over allegations of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and using deceptive design practices. Players who made unintentional in-game purchases between January 2017 and September 2022 may be eligible for a refund. Claims can be filed online using a claim number or Epic Account ID, with a deadline of January 10, 2025. Payments will be made via PayPal or check, with specific acceptance and cashing timelines.
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