EU policy-makers urged to crack down on in-game spending subterfuge

The BEUC and 22 member organizations claim that Fortnite and Minecraft are using deceptive tactics to get kids to make in-app purchases.

By Ryan Tuchow

September 12, 2024

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BEUC, EU, in-app purchases, in-game spending, kids video games, video games

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EU policy-makers urged to crack down on in-game spending subterfuge

The BEUC and 22 member organizations claim that Fortnite and Minecraft are using deceptive tactics to get kids to make in-app purchases.

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EU policy-makers urged to crack down on in-game spending subterfuge

The BEUC and 22 member organizations claim that Fortnite and Minecraft are using deceptive tactics to get kids to make in-app purchases.

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