Apple under legal scrutiny in the EU over scam apps [U: Apple responds]<div class="feat-image">
</div><p><a href="
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https://9to5mac.com/guides/app-store/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">App Store[/url].</p>
<p>Numerous reports, however, have found that there is no shortage of scam apps making it through Apple’s app review process, and the company is now under fresh legal scrutiny in the EU over this issue …</p>
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<p><strong>Update September 23, 2025, 10:41am PT</strong>: Apple has issued the following statement to 9to5Mac: </p>
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<p>“As digital threats have evolved in scope and complexity over the years, Apple has expanded its antifraud initiatives to address these challenges and protect users. Every day, teams across Apple monitor and investigate fraudulent activity and utilize sophisticated tools to stop bad actors. Unfortunately, the European Commission is undermining our efforts by forcing Apple to allow alternative app distribution and payments, despite warnings that this puts users at greater risk of fraud and scams. While the regulator focuses on issuing misguided and counterproductive threats of investigation and fines, we will continue to advocate for the safety and security of our users.”</p>
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Apple says that in the last five years, the App Store has prevented over $9 billion in fraudulent transactions, including over $2 billion in 2024 alone. </p>
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