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In-Game Purchase Protection Guide

Stop surprise credit card charges from mobile games, console purchases, and app store spending. Learn to set spending limits that protect your budget while keeping gaming fun.

Platform Security Settings

Lock down purchases on every device and platform your family uses for games.

  • • iPhone/iPad App Store restrictions
  • • Google Play Store purchase controls
  • • PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo spending limits
  • • Steam, Epic Games Store family settings

Family Spending Plans

Create healthy gaming budgets and teach kids the value of money in games.

  • • Monthly gaming allowance system
  • • Gift card vs. credit card strategies
  • • Teaching kids to earn game money
  • • Free-to-play game spending traps

Quick Action Items

Assess

Check current purchase settings

Implement

Set up spending limits & controls

Maintain

Monitor & adjust family budget

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Get platform-specific setup guides, family gaming budget templates, and scripts for teaching kids about digital spending.

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