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FTC Distributes $126 Million to Fortnite Players in Latest Refund Round

Affected users have until July 9 to file claims after the commission found Epic Games used deceptive 'dark patterns' to trigger unwanted purchases.

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Fortnite Paypal Refunds

Overview

  • The refunds stem from a $520 million settlement addressing Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act violations and misleading interface tactics by Epic Games.
  • The FTC will issue 969,173 payments via PayPal or mailed checks on June 25 and 26 to players who previously filed valid claims.
  • Eligible refunds cover unwanted in-game charges made between January 2017 and September 2022, including cases where disputed invoices led to account locks.
  • Claimants must be at least 18 or have a parent or guardian apply on their behalf and must cash checks within 90 days or accept PayPal transfers within 30 days.
  • Including this wave, nearly $200 million has been returned to Fortnite players, making it one of the largest restitution efforts in gaming industry history.