Fortnite, Epic Games and Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission To Issue Over $72M In First Round Of Refunds From Epic Games To Fortnite Users
Nearly 630,000 Fortnite players were reportedly “tricked” into making purchases through the game and will receive a refund. According to a press release, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reportedly accused Fortnite developer Epic Games of leading gamers to make “unwanted purchases” by carrying out tactics through its game button configuration.
US Federal Trade Commission sends out the first wave of $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players that Epic used 'dark patterns to trick'
Epic admitted its mistakes and agreed to pay a $275 million penalty for violating the COPPA rule (the largest penalty ever levied) as well as $245 million to refund consumers affected by Fortnite's "dark patterns and billing practices" (the largest refund amount ever in a videogame matter).
Fortnite and other Epic Games customers are about to get a $72 million refund. Here's why.
The game's design nudged people into racking up unauthorized charges, the FTC said. Here's how customers will be refunded.
Rossen Reports: How to claim your Fortnite refund from the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing refunds to Fortnite players for unwanted purchases, with claims accepted until January 10, 2025.
The FTC Fortnite Refund: Why Are Fans Rejoicing?
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has forced to the developer of Fortnite to refund gamers — and the internet is hyped.
Fortnite refunds $72 million in unwanted purchases after FTC fine
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission began sending payments to players of  Fortnite who were deceived into making unwanted in-game purchases.
How to claim your Fortnite refund from the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has announced it will issue refunds to nearly 630,000 Fortnite players after ruling that the maker of the popular video game, Epic Games, duped people “into making unwanted purchases.
Nevada gamers can get refunds after FTC says Fortnite 'tricked' players into purchases
A settlement with Epic Games was first announced two years ago after the FTC alleged that players of all ages lost money to unwanted purchases.
Am I eligible for the Fortnite refund? Here's what Epic Games customers should know
Epic Games is ordered to refund $245 million to players who were “misled” into making purchases in Fortnite
Fortnite players will receive $245 million in refunds after U.S. federal regulators claimed Epic Games "deceived" its customers in in-game purchases. O post Epic Games is ordered to refund $245 million to players who were “misled” into making purchases in Fortnite apareceu primeiro em TechBreak.
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