8 -Year -ld Boy will buy 70,000 lollipops on his mother’s card and produce $ 20,000
The resident of Kentuki in the United States, 8 -year -year -old sugar nightmare lived after placing a request about the son 70 thousand lollipops by Amazon While she was playing with her cell phone.
According to reports from his own mother, Holi LaughterThe request was made by the boy LiamWho used the mother’s smartphone without supervision. When she realized the purchase, It’s too late: 22 boxes of candy are already at the door.
Fear has increased when the card bill comes out: The purchase amount is approximately US $ 4,000 or about $ 20,000 in current price.
Despite the attempt to cancel the order, some of the order has already been processed. Another eight boxes are still in transit. Laughterers were able to block them and return to the local post office.
In a statement on social networks, the mother said she needs hours of calls with Amazon’s bank and customer service. After a widespread evolution in network and press, the company adheres to the full reimbursement of improper purchase.
In addition to financial relief, the episode is a warning. Holi declared it You will adjust your mobile settings to avoid new digital surprises with your children. This case has become important for highlighting the ease of making purchases Apps With a few touches on the screen and without additional authentication.
Online purchases and children: how to prevent
The Holy Laugavers case raises the relevant discussion Digital security in home environmentEspecially when mobile devices are shared between adults and children.
Like tools Parental controlsWere, and,, and,, and,, and,.. Biometry authentication E. Additional passwords for transactions These are some measures recommended by experts to prevent this type of condition.
Another tip is that shopping apps are to keep shopping applications away from children or using limited profiles in connected devices. Most platforms provide alternatives to verify saved card purchases such as tokens or SMS code.
