Eligible consumers still have time to submit a claim atwww.ftc.gov/fortnite. Anyone interested in learning more about their payments can call refund administrator Rust Consulting, Inc. at 833-915-0880 or send an email toadmin@fortniterefund.com. People can alsovisit the FTC websiteto learn ...
Around half of that sum, $245 million, was set aside to refund customers affected by the in-game purchase allegations. The deadline for applying for a settlement, however, is quickly approaching. You have to file by Jan. 10, 2025, which you can do on the FTC's website....
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started sending out refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted purchases back in 2018 until 2022. With payments averaging around $114 per player, here’s the step-by-step on how to claim your Fortnite FTC refund. Who Can Get the Fortn...
Fortnite players and other Epic Games customers tricked by the game maker into making unwanted purchases are set to receive refund payments from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As part of a settlement first announced in December 2022, the video game maker has been ordered by the FTC to...
It is now possible to apply for a Fortnite refund from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement. In late 2022, Epic Games agreed to pay $245 million in refunds, and you can apply for it over the next few months. This is the largest FTC settlement in the video gaming industry, so...
Consumers have until January 17, 2024, to submit a claim. Anyone with questions can call the FTC at (888) 915-0880 or email atadmin@fortniterefund.com. How much will you get? The size of the refunds isn't yet known as the FTC said that the amount will depend on several factors...
First, go to the FTC site to fill out the official refund form. You’ll need to have either a previously obtained claim number or your Epic Account ID and must be located in the U.S. All claims must be made by someone over 18, so if the charges were run up by your child, you...
As for the other $245 million, Epic will pay that in the form of a refund for using what the FTC called “dark patterns.” In layman’s terms, those are manipulative user interfaces that make it easy to spend money unintentionally through idle button presses and whatnot. The FTC saidFor...
and now the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing more than $72 million in refunds to affected players across the country. If you're eligible for the refund, you'll be notified in the coming weeks, and you can expect an average payment of around $114, according to ...
Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund.