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Posted in: Fortnite, Games, Video Games | Tagged: Federal Trade Commission, FTC
FTC Extends Deadline To Fortnite Players To Request Refunds
The Federal Trade Commission has expanded its deadline for Fortnite players to get a refund for unwanted items on their accounts.
Article Summary
- FTC extends deadline for Fortnite refund claims to February 29, 2024.
- Epic Games' $245m settlement allows players to recoup unwanted purchases.
- Originally set for January 17, now extended for claims without receipts.
- For claim assistance, contact the admin at admin@fortniterefund.com.
The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that they have extended the deadline for Fortnite players to request a refund for unwanted items. If you're not familiar with this, back in March 2023, Epic Games settled with the FTC after an investigation into the game found that they used what was referred to as "dark patterns and other deceptive practices" that tricked people into buying items they did not want. Epic paid $245m as part of the settlement, to which the FTC opened the door for anyone seeking a refund on those items to apply for one. The commission sent out the notice you see below letting people know they have expanded the deadline to apply until the end of February, just in case you forgot or needed more time to figure out how much money you spent on stuff you really didn't want in the game.
The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline for Fortnite gamers and their parents or guardians to submit a claim for compensation from the agency's 2023 settlement with Epic Games over allegations that the video game maker used dark patterns and other deceptive practices to trick players into making unwanted purchases. The new deadline is February 29, 2024. Epic agreed to pay $245 million, which the FTC will use to pay claims, as part of the settlement. In September and October, the FTC notified more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation. The original deadline to submit a claim was January 17, 2024.
The online claim form is available at www.ftc.gov/Fortnite. Those submitting a claim do not need to submit receipts or other documentation at this time, and their Fortnite account will not be affected by their claim. Consumers who have questions about the claims process can contact the administrator by phone at 1-833-915-0880 or by email at admin@fortniterefund.com.
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