FTC to Issue $126 Million Refunds to Fortnite Players Over Unwanted In-Game Purchases
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Claire Lewis
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Summary
The FTC is sending $126 million in refunds to 969,173 Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted in-game items. The claims process is reopening for more players affected by the issue.
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· 3 pulledThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced plans to send $126 million in refunds to 969,173 Fortnite players who say they were charged for unwanted in-game items, like cosmetic skins.
The consumer protection agency is also reopening the claims process, allowing additional players affected by the issue to file claims of their own.
The refunds and reopening of the claims process is a result of a 2022 lawsuit against Epic Games.
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