7-year-old kid generates Rs 1.33 lakh bill in iPhone game, father forced to sell family car to pay
India Today
A new incident highlights how a children's game can lead to exorbitantly high bills with no checks in place for in-app purchases. Such high purchasing power was seen even in games specifically meant for kids.
An iPhone game cost a doctor about £1,300 after his son made numerous in-game purchases. The doctor was forced to sell the family car to pay the bill. The incident took place in North Wales, UK, as seven-year-old Ashaz played Dragons: Rise of Berk, an iPhone game, for an hour. To maintain his progress in the game, Ashaz made several in-app purchases ranging from £1.99 to £99.99. The purchases ultimately amounted to a total of £1,289.70 (approximately Rs 1.33 lakh).More Related News