The FTC Fortnite Game has announced for money back settlement.

The FTC has started notifications for more than 30 million people for settlement.

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Eligible candidates should be more than 18 years age or have parents or guardians to fill the form.

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Eligible candidates can apply for refund with their claim id & Epic account id.

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Candidates who apply before Jan 17 2024 will be considered for refund

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Still it is not clear that how much refund will be get back to each candidate.

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The claim amount approved by FTC depends on few factors like how many people aaplied for claim

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Epic has accepted to pay $245 millions to the consumers to settle the FTC penalty.

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