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Protect yourself (and your kids) from overspending on mobile game in-app purchases
Billions of smartphone owners use their devices to play games. It’s a fun – and typically low-cost – hobby. However, gaming revenue is growing. Nearly a quarter of game developers use in-app purchases, also known as “microtransactions, to enable players to spend real-world currency on everything from new outfits for their avatars to extra lives. Better Business Bureau offers…