A teenager spent his family’s $64,000 savings on smartphone games

There have been numerous incidents where teens have accidentally spent thousands of dollars on smartphone games using in-app purchases and without any adult supervision. The rise of mobile games opens the door to entertainment for underage individuals. However, as in this example, they can also have devastating effects on the family.

7 cents left after spending

The last example of these events took place in China. A 13-year-old girl spent her family’s $64,000 savings on gaming apps, leaving her family penniless. The young girl did not use all the money for herself. The teenager also shared some of the money with his classmates. So how did a little 13-year-old manage to spend $64,000 without his parents knowing?

According to the statements, the young girl managed to seize her mother’s debit card and connect it to her phone. The young girl, who is said to be ‘addicted’ to games played for money, has given a significant part of the money to at least 10 classmates under peer pressure. The teen’s mother is now left with 7 cents and is making every effort to get back the $64,000 spent by her careless daughter. Currently, payment platforms have not yet reversed these transactions, but after careful review, the companies are said to be able to refund the money.

Children should be trained in the use of technology

Although such news is often the subject of the agenda, they should not prevent us from seeing the serious problem in the background. Especially in small children, smart phone, social media etc. use can cause serious problems. Financial problems, on the other hand, are the simplest first step. Experts suggest that parents should actively monitor their children’s use of technology. At the same time, children need to be made aware of the use and risks of technology.