Epic must pay $245M after luring customers into 'Fortnite' purchases

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Epic must pay $245M after luring customers into 'Fortnite' purchases

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its order to fine Epic Games $245 million over so-called "dark patterns" in "Fortnite," which led players into making unwanted purchases in the game.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/03/18/ftc-finalizes-epics-245m-fine-over-fortnite-dark-pattern-usage

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