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Fortnite, Epic Games
Epic coughs up the dirty V-Bucks: Fortnite's 'dark pattern' refunds hit accounts
Did you get your loot box? Consumers tricked into making unwanted purchases in Epic Games' popular Fortnite title should see refunds start to hit their accounts this week, according to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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 players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases are getting refunds. Here’s how
Players, often children, could be charged while doing something simple, such as waking the game from sleep mode.
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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 ...
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Here’s how to get a refund if your kids were ‘tricked’ into purchases on Fortnite
U.S. consumers who were “tricked” into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive ...
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FTC pays Fortnite players $72 million after fining Epic’s unlawful actions
$72 million in payouts have gone out so far, and that's less than a third of the total to be paid for unwanted items and kids ...
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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.
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How to file for your $114 FTC refund from the creator of Fortnite
Fortnite players who were “tricked” into making unwanted purchases can now file refund claims with the Federal Trade Commission. The average payment is $114 per player. The Federal Trade Commission ...
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FTC is now processing Fortnite refund worth $72 million in total
The FTC has begun processing a Fortnite refund for a total of $72 million. Check if you've been included in the first refund.
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