Amazon Unauthorized In-App Purchases Class Action Settlement
Class Eligibility
If a child under 18 made in-app purchases without your permission between November 2011 and May 2016, you can apply for a refund.
Estimated Amount
Full Refund
Proof of Purchase
Yes
Case Name
Federal Trade Commission v. Amazon.com Inc.,Case No. 2:14-cv-01038 District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle
Case Summary
Amazon didn’t require a password for in-app purchases, which allowed children to spend hundreds of dollars playing “free” games by buying virtual goods—like coins, stars, and pet food—without their parents’ permission. A federal court found Amazon liable for these charges and ordered the company to provide refunds.
Settlement Pool
N/A
Settlement Website
Deadline
5/28/2018
Contact
Contact Amazon Directly
