If your child bought Fortnite virtual gear without asking, FTC says refund possible

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If your child bought Fortnite virtual gear without asking, FTC says refund possible
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Consumers in the U.S. can apply for a refund at www.fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim.

Persons seeking a refund must be at least 18 years old to complete a form; if they have not reached the legal age, the form must be filled out by a parent or guardian.You were charged in-game currency for items you didn’t want between January 2017 and September 2022;

Your child made charges to your credit card without your knowledge between January 2017 and November 2018; Your account was locked between January 2017 and September 2022 after you complained to your credit card company about wrongful charges.FTC , a player’s Fortnite account will not be affected by the claim, and all items purchased will not be lost.

As part of the settlement, Epic Games agreed to pay a $275 million fine for allegedly collecting personal information on Fortnite players younger than 13 years old without telling their parents or receiving their consent, according to theThe amount each person will receive as a refund is unknown,

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