How to protect kids from splurging on in-app purchases


Smartphone games claiming to be free typically rely on hidden in-app purchases to make money. In the hands of children, these apps can easily be expensive for parents. — dpa

Mobile games claiming to be free are extremely popular with children and teenagers. And yet the games are often only free at first glance – so-called in-app purchases can quickly become expensive.

For that reason, experts advise parents to keep a watchful eye on their child's gaming activities to make sure that they don't end up spending a lot of money while gaming.

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