FTC warns against Fortnite Restituts Scams – here is how you can submit a claim
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- The Federal Trade Commission has expanded the deadline for one Fortnite repayment
- You now have until July 9, 2025
- Eligible players can submit a report via the FTC website
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expanded the Deadline to claim a refund of unwanted Fortnite purchases.
Earlier, consumers had to submit a claim that has now been extended until July 9. The regulatory authority has confirmed that a total of $ 126 million has already been sent to those who made a valid claim on that first date.
If you have already filed a claim, no further action is needed. If you have not done that, you can submit a claim online via the FTC website.
The FTC states that you can request a refund if you meet one of the following criteria:
- You were charged for items that you did not wanted between January 2017 and September 2022
- Your child charged your child without your knowledge between January 2017 and November 2018
- Your account is locked up between January 2017 and September 2022 After you have complained about unlawful costs at your credit card company
It is worth keeping in mind that you must be at least 18 years old to fill in the claim form. A parent or guardian can also fill in the claim form on behalf of those younger than that age.
The claim process is only open to those in the US. Submitting a claim also has no influence on your in-game items or Fortnite account.
The FTC has also warned about potential repayment cams and repeats the fact that it will never charge to submit a claim. “Pay no one who promises you an FTC return payment in exchange for compensation,” it advises.
What did epic games were doing wrong?
These reimbursements are part of a settlement announced in December 2022, whereby an agreement of Fortnite developer Epic To pay millions of reimbursements to players.
The company is said to have violated the online privacy protection law for children (COPPA) by using dark patterns and visual design tricks to persuade players to make unintended purchases.
“Epic used privacy-invasive standard settings and misleading interfaces that mislead Fortnite users, including teenagers and children,” said FTC chairman Lina M. Khan at the time.
“Protecting the public, and especially children, against online privacy invasions and dark patterns is a top priority for the committee, and these enforcement actions make it clear companies that the FTC encounters these illegal practices.”
In addition to announcing the refunds. Epic Games paid a fine of $ 275 million for violating the rules, the biggest fine ever to violate an FTC rule.
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