{"id":1080,"date":"2024-12-20T02:15:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=1080"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:15:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:15:34","slug":"fortnite-245-million-ftc-settlement-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/fortnite-245-million-ftc-settlement-january-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"$245 Fortnite Million FTC Class Sction Settlement: How to Claim Your Refund Before January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has reached a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/fortnite-245-million-ftc-settlement-january-2025\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/fortnite-245-million-ftc-settlement-january-2025\/\">$245 million settlement<\/a> with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to resolve accusations that the company engaged in unfair business practices that tricked players into making unwanted purchases. The settlement provides a chance for consumers who were charged for in-game items or suffered other issues related to fraudulent charges to claim a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#whos-eligible-for-the-refund\">Who\u2019s Eligible for the Refund?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#settlement-breakdown\">Settlement Breakdown<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-file-for-your-refund\">How to File for Your Refund<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#important-notes\">Important Notes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-check-if-you-qualify\">How to Check if You Qualify<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-legal-case-behind-the-settlement\">The Legal Case Behind the Settlement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dont-miss-out-on-your-refund\">Don\u2019t Miss Out on Your Refund<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whos-eligible-for-the-refund\">Who\u2019s Eligible for the Refund?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were affected by the following issues between January 2017 and September 2022, you could be eligible for a refund:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unwanted Charges<\/strong>: Consumers who were charged in-game currency for items they didn\u2019t want or didn\u2019t purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unauthorized Charges by Minors<\/strong>: Individuals whose children made charges to their credit cards through Epic Games without their knowledge between January 2017 and November 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account Locking<\/strong>: Those whose accounts were locked after disputing charges with their credit card companies between January 2017 and September 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/claim-2500-cash-app-class-action-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1006\">Claim Up to $2,500 Cash App Class Action Settlement: Check if You are Eligible<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"settlement-breakdown\">Settlement Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FTC lawsuit resulted in Epic Games agreeing to pay more than half a billion dollars. Of this, <strong>$245 million<\/strong> is earmarked for consumer refunds, and <strong>$275 million<\/strong> has been allocated for penalties. However, the exact amount of the refund per consumer is still undetermined and will vary depending on the number of claims filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-file-for-your-refund\">How to File for Your Refund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To receive a cash refund, consumers must complete and submit a <strong>valid claim form<\/strong> by the deadline of <strong>January 10, 2025<\/strong>. Only those over 18 can file a claim, but minors who are eligible must have a parent or guardian file on their behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claim Form<\/strong>: You can file a claim through the official FTC Refunds Website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of Purchase<\/strong>: You will need your <strong>Epic Account ID<\/strong> to submit a claim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refund Amount<\/strong>: The exact amount will depend on the number of claims submitted and the damages claimed by each consumer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/equifax-data-breach-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23\">Equifax Data Breach Settlement: Amount, Deadlines and Compensation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/claim-cash-3-65m-t-mobile-employment-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"371\">Claim Your Cash: $3.65M T-Mobile Employment Class Action Settlement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/16-million-capital-one-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"215\">$16 Million Capital One Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Payment or Credit?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/2m-bosch-appliances-class-action-settlement-2024\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"386\">$2M Bosch Home Appliances Class Action Settlement 2024: Claim Cash or Extended Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-notes\">Important Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Claims must be filed by <strong>January 10, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fraudulent Claims<\/strong>: Be honest when submitting your claim, as submitting a fraudulent claim can harm other eligible class members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Minors<\/strong>: Parents or guardians must file on behalf of minor children who qualify for the refund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-check-if-you-qualify\">How to Check if You Qualify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re unsure whether you qualify for the settlement, take a look at the <strong>FAQ section<\/strong> on the settlement website. If you don\u2019t qualify, be sure to explore other open class-action settlements that may apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions, you can contact the settlement administrators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: admin@fortniterefund.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: 833-915-0880<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-legal-case-behind-the-settlement\">The Legal Case Behind the Settlement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This settlement stems from a class-action lawsuit filed in the <strong>U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina<\/strong> under case number <strong>5:22-CV-00518-BO<\/strong>. The FTC alleges that <strong>Epic Games<\/strong> employed misleading tactics to generate in-game purchases without clear consent, especially targeting young players. The company\u2019s practices also included locking accounts of consumers who disputed these unauthorized charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/cash-app-class-action-settlement-deadline-2500\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1049\">Cash App Class Action Settlement Deadline: 7 Days Left to Claim Up to $2,500 in Payout<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-miss-out-on-your-refund\">Don\u2019t Miss Out on Your Refund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the January 10, 2025, deadline fast approaching, affected Fortnite users should act quickly to secure their part of the $245 million refund pool. Make sure to check your eligibility, file your claim on time, and get your refund for any improper charges made by Epic Games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has reached a $245 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to resolve accusations that the company engaged in unfair business practices that tricked players into making unwanted purchases. 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