If you have made an accidental purchase in *Fortnite*, you still have the opportunity to reclaim your money.
Epic Games has come to a $520 million agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after claims that players, parents, and others were misled into making unintended in-game purchases. Out of this settlement, $245 million is designated for reimbursing affected customers.
The deadline for submitting a refund request is fast approaching—you must submit your claim by **Jan. 10, 2025**. You can file your claim on the FTC’s website at [www.fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim](http://www.fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim).
### Who is Eligible for a Refund?
The FTC has specified criteria for those who can request a refund. You may qualify if any of the following conditions are true for you:
– You were billed in-game currency for items you did not intend to purchase between **January 2017 and September 2022**.
– Your child made unauthorized charges to your credit card between **January 2017 and November 2018**.
– Your account was suspended between **January 2017 and September 2022** after contesting incorrect charges with your credit card issuer.
### How to Request a Claim
To request a claim, you need to be at least 18 years old. You’ll require either a **claim number** or your **Epic Account ID**. If you possess a claim number, you should have received an email containing the necessary details. Claims can be submitted at [www.fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim](http://www.fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim). Keep in mind that the filing deadline is **Jan. 10, 2025**.
### Refund Distribution
The FTC has reported that it has already disbursed 629,344 payments amounting to over $72 million to individuals who submitted valid claims by **Oct. 8, 2024**. Claims made after this date remain under evaluation.
### The Claims Against Epic Games
The FTC claimed that Epic Games made it excessively simple for players—particularly minors—to incur unintended in-game charges. This included scenarios where underage players accrued expenses without parental approval.
If you think you may qualify for a refund, ensure you take the opportunity to submit your claim before the deadline.