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How to claim your Fortnite refund as part of the FTC settlement

2023-09-20 23:21
Folks who made unwanted purchases in Fortnite can start cashing in. Epic Games reached a
How to claim your Fortnite refund as part of the FTC settlement

Folks who made unwanted purchases in Fortnite can start cashing in.

Epic Games reached a $520 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that parents, gamers, and others were tricked into making purchases. Around half of that sum, $245 million, was set aside to refund customers affected by the in-game purchase allegations.

There are some stipulations to getting a refund. The FTC said, in a statement, that you could now apply for a refund if any of these things are true:

  • You were charged in-game currency for items you didn’t want between January 2017 and September 2022

  • Your child made charges to your credit card without your knowledge between January 2017 and November 2018

  • Your account was locked between January 2017 and September 2022 after you complained to your credit card company about wrongful charges

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You have to be at least 18 years old to file a refund claim. You can file that claim at www.fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim. To make the claim, you'll need a claim number or your Epic Account ID. Those who have a claim number should've received an email with the information. The deadline to file a claim is January 17, 2024.

The FTC had alleged that Epic Games made it easy for users to make unexpected charges, including by letting underage players rack up in-game purchases.