To kick off your Fortnite refund claim with the FTC, all you need to do is complete an easy form available online through the FTC website. This form requires either a claim number you’ve already received or your Epic Account ID. Remember, you have to be at least 18 to handle this yourself. If you’re younger, just ask a parent or legal guardian to help. Don’t forget, the FTC has set a deadline for these claims, so make sure you get everything submitted by January 10, 2025.
As detailed in the FTC’s FAQs, they’re planning to issue additional payments in 2025 after taking the time to thoroughly review and confirm all the claims. If you opted to receive your payout through PayPal, be prompt as you’ll need to accept the payment within 30 days. If you chose to receive a check instead, you’ll have 90 days to cash it.
Now, let’s discuss the eligibility for this refund. In a 2022 legal situation, the FTC charged Fortnite with violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, accusing them of using sneaky design tricks, what they call “dark patterns,” which lured millions into making purchases they didn’t intend. The compensation is aimed at those who accidentally spent money in the game.
For more clarity, the FTC’s website provides a straightforward list to help determine if you qualify for a refund. Here’s the full rundown of criteria to see if you can apply:
