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Games firms told to clean up their act over costly kids' apps
The Office of Fair Trading has told games producers they've got until 1 April to comply with new rules published today
30 January 2014
Apple to refund US kids' iPad and iPhone app cash – but what about UK families?
US iPad and iPhone users whose kids ran up bills making in-app game purchases will get their money back from Apple
16 January 2014
Mobile banking: Watch for fraud and fat fingers, watchdog says
The Financial Conduct Authority's investigating mobile banking - saying customers should beware fraud and typing errors
27 August 2013
Warning: Are your kids playing these iPhone app games?
MoneySavingExpert.com has found a host of iPhone games which charge up to £70 a pop for virtual items
12 April 2013
'Immoral' app games which tempt kids to spend cash face OFT probe
The OFT has launched an investigation into whether children are being unfairly pressured into making in-app purchases
12 April 2013
New glitch hits RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank apps
RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank customers who use the group's mobile banking apps have been unable to access their accounts
28 March 2013
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