According to a recent article in the UK’s Daily Mirror, all Will Smith, 6, wanted to do was reach Level 26 in a video game called “Tiny Monsters.”
Unfortunately, getting there cost $3,244 of his grandfather’s money.
Smith, from North Yorkshire, UK, unwittingly racked up the massive credit card bill while playing the popular children’s game on his grandfather Barry Slatter’s iPad, the Daily Mirror reported. Downloading the app was free, but virtual food and coins can cost up to $113.54 a pop.
Smith began his spending spree by using Slatter’s iTunes password, which gave him the ability to make in-app purchases. But it was game over when his grandma tried to use the card at a Tesco, and it was declined.
Apparently this 6-year-old tiny monster is off the hook. Apple has agreed to a refund, the Mirror reported.
Editor’s Note: Seems to us that parents everywhere should check the parental control setting on their smart phone and tablet devices to restrict app downloading and turn off in-App purchasing!
