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'Tricked' Fortnite players are starting to get refunds for unwanted purchases | Here's how to apply

Headline from ABC 13 Houston

U.S. consumers who were tricked into purchases they didn't want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks.

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  1. NBC New York

    You could get money after settlement says Epic Games unlawfully charged Fortnite players (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Nearly 630,000 Fortnite refunds are in the mail after the FTC says users were "unlawfully charged" for purchases by Epic Games.

  2. ZDNet

    Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund (opens ZDNet)

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    ZDNet's feed description

    If you or your child were tricked into making a purchase in the video game Fortnite, you can still file a claim. Here's how.

  3. KTVU San Francisco

    Fortnite refunds are rolling out to 'tricked' customers: Here's how to apply (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    The FTC has begun issuing refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unintended purchases, following a $520 million settlement with Epic Games.

  4. The Columbian

    Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds. Here’s how to apply (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    NEW YORK — U.S. consumers who were “tricked” into purchases they didn't want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks, the Federal Trade Commission said this week.

  5. Engadget

    FTC paying out first round of Fortnite refunds (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Epic Games paid $245 million to the FTC that will be distributed as rebates to Fortnite players.

  6. Digital Trends

    FTC issuing $72 million in refunds over ‘unwanted’ Fortnite purchases (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    The FTC is issuing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players as part of a settlement with Epic Games over predatory monetization practices.

  7. CNET

    Fortnite Refund Is Giving Players $114 on Average. You Still Have Time to Make Your Claim (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    An FTC settlement with Epic Games is delivering payouts to users who were tricked into making purchases in Fortnite.

  8. The Oregonian

    Some Fortnite players will start to get refunds this week for in-game purchases. Here’s why (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Impacted consumers can still apply for a refund online.

  9. Forbes

    The FTC Fortnite Refund: Why Are Fans Rejoicing? (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has forced to the developer of Fortnite to refund gamers — and the internet is hyped.

  10. Washington Times

    FTC sending $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted purchases (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than 629,000 refund payments worth $72 million to customers of Fortnite developer Epic Games who were charged for things they never wanted.

  11. ABC 13 Houston

    'Tricked' Fortnite players are starting to get refunds for unwanted purchases | Here's how to apply (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    U.S. consumers who were tricked into purchases they didn't want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks.

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