How to report a scam on the App Store

Apple tree is finally making it easier for App Shop users to written report scams thanks to a new version of its Study A Problem functionality.

In iOS fifteen Apple tree has brought back the long-absent functionality with ane major addition – an option to "study a scam or fraud".

It's a significant modify for Apple tree and i many observers have been calling for, for quite some time. Although the App Store vetting processes are notoriously stringent, the odd app or update can skid through the cracks posing a threat to users.

Now users tin rapidly bring them to the attention of the App Shop cops, which will get a long way towards helping them do their jobs. Right at present, I'm seeing this button on apps I've previously installed on my phone, which makes sense, because how else would you take been scammed?

How to report an App Store scam

Open the App Store and browse to a listing for an app installed on your iOS 15 device.
Scroll down to the bottom of the listing and come across the 'Study a Problem' link beneath the 'programmer website' and app 'privacy policy' options.
This launches an external side in Safari. Sign in with your Apple tree ID.
From here, tap the drop down arrow and select "Report a scam or fraud".
Describe the issue in the text box below and hit Submit to report the problem.

Previously it'southward been possible to written report bug with apps past logging into your App Store account on the web. However, this simply enabled users to report a quality issue for an app they may have already forked out the cash for.

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The visitor did offer the option to request a refund, which in my feel is granted fashion generally if you ever have a bad experience or accidentally overrun a costless trial to the point where yous're charged for the privilege.