How do I get Apple to refund me my money?

Sorry for the long story, but I want you readers to have ALL the information. I am a disabled teacher and my 2 grand babies live with my husband and I. My oldest grand baby just turned 5 and he is very very smart with technology. I have never had anything locked on purchasing stuff, because I don’t go anywhere, and it’s just been my husband and I. I was extremely surprised when I saw my bank account and saw the purchases my grandson make from Monopoly Go. Yes he did use my game, but not once have I ever purchased anything for a game. I don’t believe in it. Apple did refund me my money that. Here is the problem:

I changed my credit card from my debit card to an actual credit card that had just a little bit of money on it in case this would happen again BEFORE I had a chance to learn how to protect my phone, iPad, and my other iPhone that can be used as an iPad. I would also have to go into each item and change the settings. It was during that time that he did go onto my phone and try to make a purchase and thankfully my card declined it because they thought it was fraudulent. I told the credit card company that it wasn’t me and they kept the charge as declined. Once I had all of my Apple devices set up for him, I changed my payment method back up to my original form of payment and Apple sent the charge through that was originally declined. The problem here is 2 things: #1 he never received anything because it was declined, #2 he is still a minor. I have requested a refund, disputed their decision and explained this to them and they still aren’t giving me back my money. We are talking about $116, on ONE purchase!!!! I have no idea what it even for other than Monopoly!! There is also another one that goes with it as well!!! How do I get Apple to refund me this money! I’m not sure if I’m not explaining this properly. I have no idea how to get ahold of an actual person to talK to with Apple. I just want my money refunded to me. He’s a 5 year old boy who’s coming out of a bad situation.


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Posted on Dec 14, 2023 7:39 AM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2023 8:00 PM

The people responding on this support forum are users like you and we only know what Apple says in its documentation and what our own and other users' experience tells us. Apple does not have much on its criteria for refusing refunds. Here are two sections from Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions - Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple


- "All Transactions are final."

I understand this as meaning Apple is starting from a point where any refund is considered an exception. They can simply say no without having to provide a reason. I understand this can be frustrating but by using the service you agree to the terms.


- "From time to time, Apple may suspend or cancel payment or refuse a refund request if we find evidence of fraud, abuse, or unlawful or other manipulative behavior that entitles Apple to a corresponding counterclaim." Make of this what you will.


You can see if the terms are different for where you live by clicking on this link Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple select your location and then your language.


If you feel you want to discuss a refund request, try to contact a live person using a telephone or chat request.


Click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


or:


"See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world." Click here --> Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


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Dec 15, 2023 8:00 PM in response to Lovingteacherngrandma

The people responding on this support forum are users like you and we only know what Apple says in its documentation and what our own and other users' experience tells us. Apple does not have much on its criteria for refusing refunds. Here are two sections from Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions - Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple


- "All Transactions are final."

I understand this as meaning Apple is starting from a point where any refund is considered an exception. They can simply say no without having to provide a reason. I understand this can be frustrating but by using the service you agree to the terms.


- "From time to time, Apple may suspend or cancel payment or refuse a refund request if we find evidence of fraud, abuse, or unlawful or other manipulative behavior that entitles Apple to a corresponding counterclaim." Make of this what you will.


You can see if the terms are different for where you live by clicking on this link Legal - Apple Media Services - Apple select your location and then your language.


If you feel you want to discuss a refund request, try to contact a live person using a telephone or chat request.


Click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


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"See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world." Click here --> Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


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Dec 14, 2023 6:02 PM in response to Lovingteacherngrandma

The issue is that when your bank declines a purchase, you have defaulted on that purchase and your Apple ID account is frozen. However, if you add a functioning payment method, the system is going to collect the outstanding debt.


Apple gave you the benefit of the doubt and refunded the funds from your grandchild's first unapproved use of your device. Apple then expected you to secure your devices to prevent it from happening again.


You can speak to Apple Support regarding a 2nd refund.

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Dec 15, 2023 12:11 AM in response to Dah•veed

Thank you for your explanation of everything, and of course your help. I never would’ve known that. As you can see I’m not the most tech savvy person. lol😊. I’m crossing my fingers and hoping Friday’s (later on this morning when they open) phone call goes well. Thank you again for your help and most importantly your explanation. 😊

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