In-Game Purchase Protection Guide
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In-Game Purchase Protection Guide
Stop surprise credit card charges from mobile games, console purchases, and app store spending. Learn to set spending limits that protect your budget.
Download the Purchase Protection Guide
Platform-specific setup guides, family gaming budget templates, and scripts for teaching kids about digital spending.
Download Guide (PDF)What's Covered
Platform Security Settings
Lock down purchases on iOS, Android, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo
Family Spending Plans
Monthly gaming budgets and gift card strategies
Free-to-Play Traps
How games manipulate kids into spending real money
Family Conversations
Teaching kids the value of money in digital games
Protect Your Budget
- Require password approval for ALL purchases
- Remove saved payment methods from kids' accounts
- Use gift cards with set amounts instead of credit cards
- Set monthly spending limits on all gaming platforms
In-Game Purchases Add Up Fast
Children spending thousands on in-game purchases happens more than you think. "Free-to-play" games are specifically designed to encourage spending. The average unauthorized purchase discovery is $500+. Prevention is much easier than getting refunds.
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