FTC Reopens Claims Period for Users in Epic Games Settlement
Consumers have until July 9 to file additional claims against Fortnite developer Epic Games, the FTC said Wednesday (see 2506240055).
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In 2023, Epic settled with the FTC for $245 million over allegations it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act by using “dark patterns to trick players into making unwanted purchases and let children rack up unauthorized charges without any parental involvement.”
The FTC said it has issued $200 million in refunds to Fortnite users so far.