I've been checking into these "free" kids game apps for the iPhone. They're total scams. One dad got billed $600
Posted by
Mop (219 lbs) (aka rburriel)
Jul 14 '10, 13:49
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The game is free but there's in-app purchasing. App Store will cache your password for about 15 minutes so if you make a purchase within that window, the purchase goes through. That's Apple's fault. But the developer is gaming this by creating bundles of purchases for astronomical prices. Who would pay $150 for something in a game? We don't do this with DLC on Xbox Live. But for a bundle of pearls in an aquarium simulator?
Mop
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