"FTC goes after Kickstarter board game" Topic
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Double W | 11 Jun 2015 10:14 a.m. PST |
This is an interesting read for anyone who has ever backed a Kickstarter project. Are you familiar with the drama surrounding "The Doom That Came to Atlantic City" kickstarter? If not, the article has a good summary. This is the first time an agency has gone after a Kickstarter game, and it could set a precedent for similar projects in the future. From the Washington Post: link The important bit is the game's creator seems to have used the money to line his own pockets rather than use it to make the game: "But few, if any, supporters of the project ever received refunds, the FTC alleged in a complaint against Chevalier disclosed Thursday that accuses him of deceiving backers of the project. And instead of spending most of the funds raised through Kickstarter on making the game, he spent it on himself, the agency claimed. "In reality, Defendant never hired artists for the board game and instead used the consumers' funds for miscellaneous personal equipment, rent for a personal residence, and licenses for a separate project," the complaint said. "Chevalier has agreed to a settlement order with agency. Under the agreement, he's prohibited from making misrepresentations about crowdfunding campaigns and failing to honor refund policies in the future. The order also contains a $111,793.71 USD judgment against Chevaliar, but it is suspended because of his inability to pay. "The full amount will become due immediately if he is found to have misrepresented his financial condition," an FTC press release said. The Post was not able to immediately reach Chevalier, who did not admit guilt as part of the agreement. |
wminsing | 11 Jun 2015 10:59 a.m. PST |
How, this is an extremely significant development. I really did not think the FTC would intervene in cases like this, but apparently they can and will. Wonder if they will turn their sites on Defiance Games next? -Will |
Mako11 | 11 Jun 2015 11:08 a.m. PST |
Well, fraud is fraud, even on Kickstarter. Read another article a while back about a guy scamming people several times, and even having the nerve to post a pic of his nice, brand new Porsche he bought with the proceeds, instead of funding/delivering the project. He quickly took the pic down, but others archived, and re-posted it. Will be interesting to see how that one plays out. |
Mutant Q | 11 Jun 2015 9:25 p.m. PST |
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atom12 | 11 Jun 2015 9:37 p.m. PST |
Was also wondering if they will go after others, And how do you add ones to thier list. Adam |
Stryderg | 13 Jun 2015 8:51 p.m. PST |
So he gets to pay a fine, that the victims won't see, except that he doesn't have to pay it. And he's prohibited from doing exactly what he's already done (which he was prohibited from doing in the first place). Yeah, I feel safe now. |
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