The Federal Trade Commission said money has been sent to 969,000 people from a settlement involving Epic Games, the makers of Fortnite. AP
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $126 million to players of a super-popular video game who were charged for unwanted items offered as part of the game.
Haven’t filed a claim? There’s still time.
The federal agency said money has been sent to 969,000 people from a settlement involving Epic Games, the makers of Fortnite. It’s the latest in a series of payments related to charges the company used deception to trick players into unwanted purchases and let children rack up unauthorized charges without their parents’ knowledge.
The FTC announced the $245 million agreement with Epic Games in 2023.
Who is eligible for a refund?
Here’s who is eligible for a Fortnite refund:
- Parents whose children made an unauthorized credit card purchase in the Epic Games Store between January 2017 and November 2018.
- Fortnite players who were charged in-game currency (V-Bucks) for unwanted in-game items (such as cosmetics, llamas, or battle passes) between January 2017 and September 2022.
- Fortnite players whose accounts were locked between January 2017 and September 2022 after disputing unauthorized charges with their credit card companies.
You have to be at least 18 to file a claim.
Important times to know
If you submitted a claim by Feb. 14, you don’t have to do anything else. Your payment will come via the method you selected. If you submit it after Feb. 14, the FTC is reviewing your claim and will determine whether you qualify.
If you haven’t submitted a claim but think you’re eligible, you can go here to see if you’re eligible and submit a claim. The deadline for all claims is July 9.
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