{"id":1097,"date":"2024-12-20T02:08:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=1097"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:08:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:08:04","slug":"fortnite-refunds-how-claim-ftc-approved-refund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/fortnite-refunds-how-claim-ftc-approved-refund\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortnite Refunds Are Here: How to Claim Your FTC-Approved Refund from Epic Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started issuing refunds to over <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/fortnite-refunds-how-claim-ftc-approved-refund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/fortnite-refunds-how-claim-ftc-approved-refund\/\">629,000 Fortnite players<\/a><\/strong> after ruling that Epic Games used deceptive practices to trick players into making unintended purchases. This settlement, first announced in December 2022, totals more than <strong>$72 million<\/strong>, with an average refund of around <strong>$114<\/strong> per eligible player.<\/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=\"#why-is-the-ftc-issuing-refunds-for-fortnite-players\">Why is the FTC Issuing Refunds for Fortnite Players?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#am-i-eligible-for-a-fortnite-refund\">Am I Eligible for a Fortnite Refund?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-claim-your-fortnite-refund\">How to Claim Your Fortnite Refund<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-will-refunds-be-paid\">How Will Refunds Be Paid?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-find-your-epic-account-id\">How to Find Your Epic Account ID<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#next-steps-refund-timeline\">Next Steps: Refund Timeline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you think you might qualify for a refund, here\u2019s everything you need to know, from eligibility requirements to how to claim your refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-the-ftc-issuing-refunds-for-fortnite-players\"><strong>Why is the FTC Issuing Refunds for Fortnite Players?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FTC alleged that <strong>Epic Games used misleading design choices<\/strong> in Fortnite\u2019s interface, leading players to make unintended purchases. Issues included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confusing button configurations that caused charges with a single press.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchases made unintentionally when waking the game from sleep mode, during loading screens, or when previewing items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children making unauthorized purchases on credit cards without parental consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Epic Games was also accused of locking players out of their accounts if they disputed unwanted charges through their credit card providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of a <strong>$245 million settlement<\/strong>, the FTC is distributing refunds to affected players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"am-i-eligible-for-a-fortnite-refund\"><strong>Am I Eligible for a Fortnite Refund?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may qualify for a refund if any of the following apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unwanted Charges:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between <strong>January 2017 and September 2022<\/strong>, you were charged in Fortnite for items you didn\u2019t want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unauthorized Child Purchases:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between <strong>January 2017 and November 2018<\/strong>, your child charged your credit card without your knowledge or consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account Locked After Complaints:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between <strong>January 2017 and September 2022<\/strong>, you were locked out of your Fortnite account after disputing unwanted charges with your credit card company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/claim-700-2-92m-charlotte-tilbury-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1090\">Claim $700 in $2.925 Million Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Settlement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/4-75-million-settlement-alaska-airlines-horizon\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1085\">$4.75 Million Settlement for Alaska Airlines &amp; Horizon Air Pilots Over Military Leave Pay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/verizon-customers-eligible-for-100-payout\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"469\">Verizon Customers Eligible for $100 Payout in Class Action Settlement: What You Need to Know<\/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=\"how-to-claim-your-fortnite-refund\"><strong>How to Claim Your Fortnite Refund<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe you\u2019re eligible, follow these steps to submit your claim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-check-eligibility\"><strong>Step 1: Check Eligibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the official FTC Fortnite Refund website at <strong>www.ftc.gov\/fortnite<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-gather-necessary-information\"><strong>Step 2: Gather Necessary Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>claim number<\/strong> or your <strong>Epic account ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-submit-your-claim\"><strong>Step 3: Submit Your Claim<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible players can submit their claim directly on the FTC website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"need-help\"><strong>Need Help?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call the refund administrator, <strong>Rust Consulting, Inc.<\/strong>, at <strong>833-915-0880<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email support at <strong>admin@fortniterefund.com<\/strong>.<\/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-will-refunds-be-paid\"><strong>How Will Refunds Be Paid?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FTC has already started issuing refunds, with more payments expected in later rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PayPal Payments:<\/strong><br>Recipients who chose PayPal must redeem their payments within <strong>30 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Checks:<\/strong><br>Refund checks must be cashed within <strong>90 days<\/strong> of receipt.<\/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-find-your-epic-account-id\"><strong>How to Find Your Epic Account ID<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To submit a claim, you\u2019ll need your <strong>Epic account ID<\/strong>. Here\u2019s how to find it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your <strong>Epic Games account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate your <strong>Account ID<\/strong> under the General Account Info section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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\/fortnite-245-million-ftc-settlement-january-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1080\">$245 Fortnite Million FTC Class Sction Settlement: How to Claim Your Refund Before January 2025<\/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=\"next-steps-refund-timeline\"><strong>Next Steps: Refund Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first round of <strong>629,344 payments<\/strong> has begun. If you haven\u2019t received your refund yet, check your claim status on the FTC website or contact Rust Consulting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be prepared for possible additional payment rounds if you\u2019ve submitted a valid claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FTC\u2019s settlement with Epic Games is a significant win for players affected by deceptive practices. With <strong>millions of dollars<\/strong> being refunded, eligible Fortnite players are encouraged to act quickly to claim their share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit your claim today and make sure to redeem or cash your refund payment within the allotted time. This is your chance to recoup losses and hold gaming companies accountable for fair practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started issuing refunds to over 629,000 Fortnite players after ruling that Epic Games used deceptive practices to trick players into making unintended purchases. This settlement, first announced in December 2022, totals more than $72 million, with an average refund of around $114 per eligible player. 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