Does Amazon owe YOU money?
If your child racked up purchases in the Amazon Appstore without your permission between 2011 and 2016, the company might owe you some money.
When Amazon first launched its Appstore, it didn’t require passwords for the in-app purchases that feature in many games designed for children.
The Federal Trade Commission and Amazon settled on a deal this week where the company will refund parents whose children made in-app purchases without their consent.
The FTC has already reached similar settlements with Apple and Google for failing to provide enough parental control over purchases.
The FTC says refunds are possible for more than $70 million in in-app purchases. It says more details on the refund program will be announced soon.
