paypal, apple and my son

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paypal, apple and my son

i tried to search to see if anyone else has had this problem but i didnt know how to ask it...my special needs son has a long awaited iphone 13 and he has been purchasing games, songs, ringtones through my paypal and i cant figure out how or how to stop it. he doesnt know that he's (I am) having to pay for the things he wants so he's not being irresponsible. i am the one who cant figure out how its happening or what measures to take to install a security code for purchases or whatever. help please! we are at $130 in 3 weeks!

Posted on Mar 3, 2022 12:16 PM

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Jack-19

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Mar 3, 2022 12:17 PM in response to CottonStateCountry

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities.

Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support, and Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support.

Jack

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Phil0124

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Mar 3, 2022 1:14 PM in response to CottonStateCountry

If you use Family Sharing, you can turn on parental controls remotely as well as Ask to Buy.

Otherwise, yes, you will need physical access to the iPhone.

The only way for your son to be using your card, is either knowing it and adding it to his Apple ID, or if using Family Sharing all purchases are billed to the Family Organizer. It could not have magically been added there unless he's using your Apple ID, or knows the card number and CVV number.

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Phil0124

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Mar 3, 2022 12:19 PM in response to CottonStateCountry

Also see: Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support

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Mar 3, 2022 12:21 PM in response to Jack-19

do i have to have his phone to do this? and was my apple id installed on his phone when we bought it from the AT& T store? because i didnt put it in there. or the paypal info either. ???

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paypal, apple and my son

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