Did your kids buy gear in ‘Fortnite’ without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund


Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund. The US regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite’s maker, Epic Games Inc. — AP

WASHINGTON: Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund.

US regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite’s maker, Epic Games Inc.

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