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    Amazon Offers Refunds For Children's Unauthorized In-App Purchases

    The Federal Trade Commission sued the retail giant over charges incurred by kids using apps. Both sides dropped their appeals so the refunds could begin.
    by Kathy Goldgeier May 31, 2017 3 minutes
    In accordance with a court ruling, Amazon has begun offering refunds for certain unauthorized, in-app purchases made by children. / LEON NEAL / Getty Images

    Amazon is offering customers refunds for unauthorized charges their children have incurred playing games from the company's Appstore.

    The move comes nearly three years after the Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon in federal court over in-game charges that shocked unsuspecting parents.

    "Amazon's in-app system allowed children to incur unlimited charges on their parents' accounts without permission," the FTC's then-Chairwoman Edith Ramirez said when the lawsuit was filed.

    A judge concurred and the FTC says the company has

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