FTC Announces Claims Process for Fortnite Players Who Were Charged for Unwanted Items

The money provided as part of the $245 million settlement with Epic Games will go to provide refunds to consumers.

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https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/09/ftc-announces-claims-process-fortnite-players-who-were-charged-unwanted-itemshttps://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/09/ftc-announces-claims-process-fortnite-players-who-were-charged-unwanted-items
Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Commission, Parental consent, Fortnite, Social media, Epic Games, News, Blog, FTC, Federal Trade Commission
Summary
Key Points: 
  • The money provided as part of the $245 million settlement with Epic Games will go to provide refunds to consumers.
  • The FTC has begun the process of notifying more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation, a process that will take one month to complete.
  • Consumers who have questions about the claims process can contact the administrator by phone at 1-833-915-0880 or by email at [email protected].
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