fortnite live event leaves gamers in a rage over surprise hidden fees draining their bank accounts
If you thought dropping V-Bucks on the latest skins was bad, the new fortnite live event just hit players with a hidden charge that’s showing up on credit card statements as a mysterious “experience fee”—and consumer advocates are calling it a textbook bait-and-switch. Thousands of users report being charged up to $9.99 extra after joining the virtual concert, with no clear disclosure during the ticket-free “free” event. One parent told us their teen’s account was drained of $60 in unauthorized microtransactions during the excitement. Before you let your kid log in for the next live show, check your bank app—and demand refunds from Epic Games if you see any fishy fees. Your wallet shouldn’t be part of the gameplay.