A FREE game called "We Farm" steals real money from iTunes account?

I think Apple should take a serious look on this game - "We Farm" and many others. Although it is a free game, but actually it can steal your money from your iTunes account during your kids playing the game.
My son just played the game for about 10 mins, then my iTunes account was charged for $29.70 for three purchases of some bottles. This is some kind of tricks named Top in App Purchases (Finally I know what it is) that Apple should not allow it happened; since it doesn't need you to punch in the password again to confirm payment.

Now I know that many free games also has the function of Top in App Purchases; so everyone should be very careful when downloading these free games. May be Apple would like to see these things happen again and again because the money steal from our iTunes account with a large portion goes to Apple's pocket.

iPad, iOS 4, MacBook Pro

Posted on Aug 8, 2010 6:57 AM

37 replies

Jul 9, 2012 12:12 AM in response to deggie

Read above. Carefully this time.

Jul 9, 2012 1:20 AM in response to sienna10m

I read what you wrote, carefully. I don't see where you indicated that you did anything a responsible parent should do (read the manual, supervise your small children, etc). Sorry, no sympathy, except for your children.

However, if you wish to let Apple know of your displeasure, use the Feedback link:

http://www.apple.com/feedback

Best of luck.

Jul 9, 2012 2:00 AM in response to sienna10m

sienna10m wrote:

Read above. Carefully this time.

That is a bit ironic from someone who did not read all the info provided by Apple and 3rd parties about the In App charges and how to prevent them.

Accountability and responcibility for this 100% sits with you, no one else.

It is typical of the 'entitled', none accountable individuals that we are seeing more and more of these days, always willing to blame someone else for thier own mistakes. Just like fat people sueing food manufacturers and sellers because they can't stop gobbling it down.

Jul 9, 2012 2:10 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

Thanks for the info. I will definietly put in a complaint.

Jul 9, 2012 2:16 PM in response to sienna10m

WARNING TO OTHER PARENTS...

I have downloaded the game The Sims™ FreePlay, Barrow of Life Points . (HA - the irony!).

Purchases on iTunes were made without my permission.

When I called the bank this apparently has happened to many other unsuspecting parents.

Unless there is something underhanded about what iTunes and Apple are doing then the 'in app' purchase tab should be 'by default' switched to off.

The credit card holder should ALWAYS be informed and sought permission.

And last but not least the games need to INFORM the players that they are making a real money purchase.

ctter

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Jul 9, 2012 2:51 PM in response to marconiusrex

marconiusrex wrote:

...parents are not paying attention to their kids and are letting the ipad "babysit" them....just like many parents let the TV "babysit" their kids.

So are these parents going to get mad at all the infomercial on TV when their child saw something they like on TV and then picked up the phone to call and order that product?

Jul 9, 2012 3:21 PM in response to Ex_Brit

Would in-app purchases show up in iTunes? I (and my 12yo) haven't knowingly made any in-app purchases and still am not clear if it requires a password by default, but I've now turned off in-app purchases. I have only gotten emails from app purchases that I've made - and each one has required a password that 12yo does not have.

I've got an iPad3 with iOS 5, if the software has changed defaults since the OP.

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A FREE game called "We Farm" steals real money from iTunes account?