'Kid is about to lose his computer to eBay': Dad threatens to take son's computer after he runs up massive gaming bill

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
May 21, 2023 11:00 PM EDT

Owning a credit card is a big responsibility, and it definitely shouldn't fall into the hands of a Roblox-obsessed preteen. One dad found that out the hard way, as he shared with the r/mildlyinfuriating Reddit community. At first, he was just sharing a long receipt of micro transactions that his son had made at the App Store. Spend a dollar here and twenty dollars there and it can really add up fast! The kiddo thought he had a gift card to spend, but once the gift card ran out, he was able to keep buying more and more digital items, leaving his dad with a whopping credit card bill. 

Check out this story below, which goes from mildly infuriating to majorly maddening! Then, check out this tale of one wife who's convinced her husband is cheating just because of an innocent 5-word text. 

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    This story starts off with a kid who overcharged his dad's Apple account.

    Font - r/mildlyinfuriating Posted by u/zoicyte 1 day ago 32 Gave my 12 y/o kid a $50 apple gift card, woke up to this, this morning. One of the charges was for $75, the lowest was $3.75, average was about $20. Did manage to get it all reversed, more in comments...
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    Apparently not understanding how the payment system worked, the kid racked up a ton of charges. 

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    The kid bought a TON of digital items and currency from two games.

    Font - DEC 26, 2022 Request a refund (20 items) Your request has been submitted. Allow up to 48 hours for an upd D D Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters 800 Robux Premium Roblox Premium 160 Robux Roblox Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters 800 Robux Premium Roblox Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Mo
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    But this family didn't actually get refunded after all…

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    Redditors had questions too. How could this possibly happen?

    Font - Omgbrainerror - 21 hr. ago Stupid question, how it is possible to spend more then the gift card is worth? 1.0k Reply Share OrdinaryBee6174 20 hr. ago Once the gift card is used, it rolls to the next payment method.
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    Then, OP broke the bad news that "the saga continues" in a followup post.

    Font - zoicyte OP 1 day ago . edited 3 hr. ago he could have absolutely done that overnight if the balance was available. fortunately i was saved by my existing christmas expenses not being paid off yet haha. edit: the saga continues... : https://www.reddit.com/r/mil dlyinfuriating/comments/zwh pvy/update_on_kid_running_ up_credit card_on_msm_loot/ ? utm_source=share&utm_med ium=web2x&context=3
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    Uh oh.

    Smile - Posted by u/zoicyte 3 hours ago UPDATE on kid running up credit card on MSM loot boxes and Robux microtransactions: guess i was wrong, Apple DGAF: refunds all denied. Appealing decision; next step is file chargeback claims with credit card company. the total bill is $255. Kid is about to lose his computer to ebay.
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    OP is an angry dad now! The credit card charge couldn't be reversed, leaving the family with a lot of Roblox currency and not a lot of actual money. 

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    In the top right, it says, "Not eligible for refund." Yikes!

    Rectangle - DEC 26, 2022 Request a refund (20 items) We reviewed your claim and your purchase doesn't meet conditions for a refund. Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters 800 Robux Premium Roblox Premium 160 Robux Roblox Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters 800 Robux Premium Roblox Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Chest My Singing Monsters Treasure Ches
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    All 23 purchases got turned down for refunds. 

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    Folks in the comments were split on if it was the Dad's fault or the son's. Others added info about credit card chargebacks, adding that the OP had put a lot of info out there on Reddit that could be used against him.

    Font - . 3 hr. ago If you try to recover your money through the credit card company Apple may block your account Reply Share Infowar99 4.8k indicava 1 hr. ago . Apple WILL block your account if you do this.
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    Other Redditors commiserated. Who among us hasn't accidentally spent a few (or a hundred) dollars online?

    Rectangle - 22 hr. ago I'm such a loser I did this with iTunes standup comedy albums
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    Font - Super Saiyan2589 - 22 hr. ago When I was a kid I had an old Sony ericsson and I found a website that would let you download ringtones for free. I didn't realize you had to pay for the data transfer because, well, I was a kid. A $700 bill and my father almost strangling the life out of me later, they removed it from the bill.
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    Font - Matt100398 3 hr. ago Your honor I gave my child access to my credit card and technology with known addicting games including IAPs. I didn't make any advances to limit IAPs on his account. And yet he still spent $255, how could this be my fault!?
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    Rectangle - thylocene 3 hr. ago Lmao what do you think that will get you? Apple doesn't fa care. None of these companies do.
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    Font - More Investment6345 3 hr. ago I had kids buying things on apple tv. It happened twice and apple refunded me right away. I then took the steps to ensure my kids could not continue purchasing things by requiring a password. JUST DONT GIVE THEM THE PASSWORD
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    Font - BSC25M 2 hr. ago. edited 2 hr. ago You're documenting that you gave someone access to your credit card and think that somehow HELPS your case?
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    Font - Gold-Fee1417. 1 hr. ago This is a good lesson for you. Never leave your child unattended on a device that accepts credit card information.
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    Font - Green L3af 3 hr. ago Okay but why are you blaming apple and credit company? You don't have parental controls on to prevent purchases? 328 Reply Share Ok_Work_8514. 3 hr. ago A 10 year old kid is old enough to know this was a bad thing to do.
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    Font - Wasted Penny. 2 hr. ago Chargebacks are a recourse for criminal fraud, or merchant abuse. Your kid using your credit card is neither of those... Be advised that chargebacks have an appeal process that can be used by the merchant. Your communication with apple regarding this issue can be used by apple to appeal the chargeback showing that you do in fact recognize the charges and the charges do not constitute fraud or merchant abuse. If they do that they might get you in trouble with your b
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    Font - Add1ToThis 3 hr. ago Not gonna help you. This is on you and not Apple's (or anyone else's) fault. 210 Reply Share venrax91 3 hr. ago This is like that kid who ran up almost $2000 on Farmville using the parents' card they had to eat it to
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    Font - DefinitelySane Gary 3 hr. ago On his previous post OP said he had password protection for purchases set up but a recent update he installed from apple turned it off. If that's true then it is 100 percent apples fault and he should get a refund. I'm hesitant to believe that is the case though because I would think a ton more people would have issues if that was happening and was probably user error when OP was installing the update and clicked something wrong or didn't read something he sh
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    Rectangle - wonderbuoy74. 3 hr. ago Apple don't give a fok. Document all you want, you are still the one who f'd up.
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    Font - Loveyourwives. 13 min. ago This is absolutely NOT THE CHILD'S FAULT. Don't punish him just because you're angry and frustrated!
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    Font - . 4 min. ago I remember when I was around 7-8 and I accidentally bought something worth like 40$ i was raised to never buy s on games like that without permission. So I told my parents and they forgave me saying 40$ isn't that much. But please it's mostly your fault for leaving your info to be used or not properly hiding your card from your child. Faxxy05
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    Font - huggles7 +2. just now I'd like to suggest an alternative punishment, don't let him use his computer until he's earned the money to pay you back That way he learns value
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    Font - MatthewGoodnight1788 14 min. ago I do understand why this is upsetting, but how can you expect a international corporation to care? You're approaching this corporation like the corner store in the 1930s and mom and pop will refund bc they care. Unfortunately, this is a family and children discipline issue. The economic implications are just the bad outcome. The source may be the level of control/respect/discipline in the family. Hope this is something you all can move forward from and hop
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    Font - of xamOun7ofwords • 17 min. ago So lemme get this straight- you put your phone in the hands of a child without PW protection and now, because you messed up and a kid was a kid, you're going to sell their whole a computer? JFC. How about sitting down and explaining it to them. I saw somewhere the kid is 12 and very few 12 yr olds have any clue about how money works. Yes, they probably knew it wasn't okay to do but also not having a clue as to why. And instead of explaining this and maybe h
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