Tricks with in-app purchases
Developers of shady apps disguise the paid subscription setup screen as a regular registration or age-confirmation window. Users quickly click their phone's side button or scan a finger, missing the fine print stating that unauthorized premium charges will occur in 72 hours.
How to protect your card from sudden charges
- right after installing a trial version, go to your smartphone's subscription settings and cancel auto-renewal
- do not link primary bank cards with large balances to app stores
- set up a virtual card with a zero limit specifically for internet payments
- check 1-star filter reviews before installing unfamiliar services