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Apple says the App Store prevented over $2.2B in potentially fraudulent transactions in 2025, rejected over 2M problematic app submissions, and more

9to5Mac Ryan Christoffel

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  • @twostraws Paul Hudson on x
    I don't think Apple shouts about these numbers enough. In 2025: - 1.1 billion fraudulent customer account creations rejected. - 193,000 developer accounts terminated over fraud concerns. - 28,000 illegitimate apps blocked on pirate storefronts. All in exchange for 15%.
  • r/apple r on reddit
    The App Store stopped over $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025