A quick warning - check your iTunes purchases...
quantumsheep
Member Posts: 8,188
So today is iPad 3 day, and here's a word of warning...
Actually, better to read the email I sent to our Apple Overlords:
I woke up today to find that my account has been used to download a free app, 口袋战争：魔界勇士HD中文版, and that in-app-purchases have been made from this app.
Indeed, it looks like there's another IAP ready to download, but my account ran out of money before it could be purchased.
I have NEVER downloaded said App, nor made any IAP from said App.
I have since changed my AppleID password across all my devices.
I'd like three things, please.
Firstly, My money back and any subsequent IAP cancelled.
Secondly, an explanation as to HOW this happened, what steps I can take to stop it happening again, and what steps APPLE is taking to make sure this doesn't happen again.
I would like the company involved in this scam BANNED from the App Store. I'm not their first victim, but I want to be the last.
Finally, I'd like to TALK to someone about this, just to confirm everything and ask questions. My number is ***********
I hope this will be resolved very very quickly. I'm just fortunate not to have a credit card on file with you guys or I'd be out potentially thousands of pounds!
Sincerely,
QS
Actually, better to read the email I sent to our Apple Overlords:
I woke up today to find that my account has been used to download a free app, 口袋战争：魔界勇士HD中文版, and that in-app-purchases have been made from this app.
Indeed, it looks like there's another IAP ready to download, but my account ran out of money before it could be purchased.
I have NEVER downloaded said App, nor made any IAP from said App.
I have since changed my AppleID password across all my devices.
I'd like three things, please.
Firstly, My money back and any subsequent IAP cancelled.
Secondly, an explanation as to HOW this happened, what steps I can take to stop it happening again, and what steps APPLE is taking to make sure this doesn't happen again.
I would like the company involved in this scam BANNED from the App Store. I'm not their first victim, but I want to be the last.
Finally, I'd like to TALK to someone about this, just to confirm everything and ask questions. My number is ***********
I hope this will be resolved very very quickly. I'm just fortunate not to have a credit card on file with you guys or I'd be out potentially thousands of pounds!
Sincerely,
QS
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My old password is a secret of course! I do change it pretty regularly to avoid this kind of thing, and don't have a CC attached to my account for this very reason.
Right now I'm out £14 - but if I had my credit card attached to it, it could have been 10x that.
Still waiting for a response from Apple - will update this thread when I get one.
QS
Look in the top grossing apps http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=36&id=25204&popId=38
There are these random apps popping up with weird names and reviews of people using these apps to steal money!
Wonder how they get access?
Some more info, which I've emailed to Apple: http://www.tuaw.com/2011/06/08/itunes-fraud-surge-hits-gift-card-balances-paypal-accounts/
I have fully bought into the iTunes system, so this kind of security breach really hits me hard.
I've got my money back, thankfully, and I hope these 'developers' rot in hell to be honest. What a bunch of canutes!
QS
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/r/PG.Biz/App+Store/news.asp?c=38926
So not just me then!
QS