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If your child is racking up charges from in-app purchases, you’re not alone.
If your child is racking up charges from in-app purchases online, you’re not alone.
A recent report by the Center for Investigative Reporting revealed information even more shocking.
A class action suit filed against Facebook claims that it targeted children in an effort to expand revenue for online games like Angry Birds, PetVille and Ninja Saga.
One document called Facebook’s efforts to maximize profit at consumers’ expense “friendly fraud.”.
So what can parents do to protect themselves?.
Apple: Set up a family sharing account.
Facebook: Because there are so many ways to make purchases on Facebook, an efficient way to protect yourself is to remove payment from Facebook altogether.
Amazon: Amazon’s parental controls feature allows users to add security for in-app purchases.
Google: Google Family Link promises to create healthy digital habits.
Despite some of the safeguards available to parents, the most important thing to do is talk to your children about the risks of playing games online.
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Bait apps prey on children who either don’t realize they are making in-app purchases or don’t understand the full financial consequences.
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According to documents in a class action suit, one internal document called Facebook’s efforts to maximize profit at consumers’ expense “friendly fraud.”.
On Apple, set up a family sharing account and turn on the “Ask to Buy” feature.
Despite the safeguards available, the most important thing parents can do is talk to their children about the risks of playing games online.
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1 How “Bait Apps” Target Kids.
2 Facebook’s “Friendly Fraud”.
3 How Parents Can Protect Themselves.
4 Talk to Your Kids About the Risks.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What are “bait apps” and how do they victimize consumers?.
Did Apple, Google and Amazon have to refund parents for in-app purchases?.
What is Facebook’s “friendly fraud”?.
How can parents prevent unauthorized in-app purchases?.
Besides app settings, what is the most important step parents can take?.
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