Pokemon Go Players File Complaints With FTC

People are concerned with their safety and privacy.

By alexgilyadov

Over 70 Pokemon Go players have filed complaints with the Federal Trade Commission since the mobile game was released in July.

Polygon reports that of the 72 complaints, 56 were directed at developer Niantic Labs, with the rest aimed directly at Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. Players have a few different grievances, with the largest revolving around money.

One player noted that their account got banned without any warning after they spent nearly $450 on Pokemon Go, as Niantic began blocking third-party apps, and accounts that were using those apps.

The player expressed interest in having either their money refunded or "my account returned to me so i can continue to play their game."

Other complaints were about the safety of children, private property being used for Pokemon Gyms, and privacy.

Last month Niantic did promise to reverse some Pokemon Go bans, and these complaints don’t seem to be slowing down the game’s success. It has since passed 500 million downloads, and received a buddy system.

IGN has reached out to Niantic and Nintendo for comment.

Alex Gilyadov is a freelance writer based in New York. You can follow him on Twitter.

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