Were you charged for unwanted purchases in Fortnite? Apply now for a refund
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> About the Settlement
> Epic Games, the company responsible for Fortnite, agreed to pay $245 million to settle FTC allegations related to in-game purchases. According to the FTC, the company charged parents and gamers of all ages for unwanted items and locked the accounts of customers who disputed wrongful charges with their credit card companies.
> On September 19, 2023, the FTC began sending emails to millions of Fortnite gamers, and will continue sending additional emails for one month.
> Who is eligible to apply for a refund?
> You may apply for a refund if any of these statements are true:
> - 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
> You must be at least 18 to complete a claim form. If you are not yet 18, a parent or guardian must complete the claim form for you.
> How do I apply for a refund?
> Apply online at www.fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim.
> To apply for a refund, you will need a claim number or your Epic Account ID.