Could you be eligible for a Fortnite refund?

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The FTC says nearly half of Epic Games’ $520 million settlement will go to “refunds for tricking” Fortnite “users into making unwanted charges.” Epic Games

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Ever accidentally swipe or press lightly on a button and end up charged for something you didn’t want? Federal Trade Commission attorney James Doty says that’s what happened to millions of Fortnite players.

“The button configuration within Fortnite was so confusing and inconsistent that it was extremely easy for users to rack up charges for items they

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