MSE News: Children's online games referred to watchdog for investigation

Former_MSE_Paloma

Three online games could be investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over paid for extra game features ...

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Children's online games referred to watchdog for investigation




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Johnmcl7

The article seems to miss the most obvious way of avoiding big bills which is simply not to attach debit/credit card to your app store account. Top up cards are easy to find in stores and online, I use them for the Xbox, Sony Network and Play Store even though there's no-one else accessing them as it protects my credit cards from fraud.

John

Former_MSE_Paloma

Hi Johnmcl7 - I've updated the article with further information as Apple has now got back to me to confirm the steps needed to turn off in-app purchases and to remove the method of payment from the account.

Many thanks, MSE Paloma