US regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite's maker, Epic Games Inc.
Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund.
US regulators are beginning to notify more than 37 million people via email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with game developer Epic Games Inc. The Federal Trade Commission announced late last year that Epic Games would pay $520m in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children's privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases.It's meant to cover some of the costs of unwanted V-Bucks,Consumers have until 17 January 2024 to submit a claim.
Epic Games had also agreed to pay a $275m fine for allegedly collecting personal information on Fortnite players under the age of 13 without informing their parents or getting their consent.
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