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How to request a refund for unauthorized iPhone purchase?

i have requested a refund 12 months ago for my 6 year old purchasing things in a game without permission and was approved.

18 months on I’m in the same boat. $2000 2 weeks ago- he found my password- Apple rejected the refund. I wrote & explained we are navigating behavioural issues with meds for issue he has & was declined. Today some how he has done is again with an old phone he found of mine & spent another $1000. We can Even close to afford this & I don’t know how I can possibly get a refund approved. I’ve changed all passwords again and locked and hidden everything but desperately need to know how I can get a refund.

we won’t survive this loss & despite explaining this is was declined. Any ideas how I can escalate it?


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iPhone 14

Posted on Oct 19, 2024 4:43 AM

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Oct 19, 2024 8:49 AM in response to ZLA17

The people responding on this support forum are users like you. We have no special access to Apple information or your accounts, so unfortunately all we can do is guide you to the information Apple does provide. Apple, however, 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. Apple may provide a refund but can also 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." Remember that Apple has no way of removing a purchase from your device. They have to trust you are being honest when asking for a refund. It may be certain refund requests might be considered suspicious.


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 an Apple representative 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


Note that if you allow another person access to purchasing on a device, or through Family Sharing if you are the Organizer, you are taking responsibility for things they do. Apple offers these proactive features:


On your device you can use Screen Time to prevent unintentional or unauthorized purchases from the App Store, in-app, and other Apple services. —> Use Screen Time to turn off in-app purchases on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Also on your device, require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases —> Require a password for purchases in the App Store and other Apple services - Apple Support


Use Screen Time as part of parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch —> Use parental controls on your child's iPhone and iPad - Apple Support


If a child made this purchase on their device, consider activating Ask To Buy—> Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support


Oct 19, 2024 9:12 AM in response to ZLA17

You cannot expect Apple to refund you when they provide so many tools to prevent that from happening.

  • Device Passcode
  • Screen Time Passcode
  • Require Password for Purchase
  • Disable all in-app purchases
  • Disable the App Store completely
  • Ask to Buy option


It is really up to you to secure your information. No one else can do that for you.

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