‘Fleeceware’ apps overcharge users for basic app functionality

Re:‘Fleeceware’ apps overcharge users for basic app function... by MarkyC4 on Thursday September 26, 2019 @04:49PM (#21085391)

It's probably still easier (and with less loss) to sell $500 gift cards for $450 on eBay

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Re:‘Fleeceware’ apps overcharge users for basic app function... by TMWNN on Thursday September 26, 2019 @05:03PM (#21085523)

I've sold Amazon and Best Buy gift cards for more than face value on eBay.

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Re:‘Fleeceware’ apps overcharge users for basic app function... by imgabe on Thursday September 26, 2019 @04:53PM (#21085418)

Probably more obvious though if you're moving a ton of gift cards on eBay.

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Re:‘Fleeceware’ apps overcharge users for basic app function... by ISL on Thursday September 26, 2019 @05:03PM (#21085522)

Seems like that'd be a tricky proposition. There are a lot of people who would be happy to buy your $500 gift cards at $450.

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Re:‘Fleeceware’ apps overcharge users for basic app function... by Lordarminius on Thursday September 26, 2019 @04:56PM (#21085459)

But does this scale ? People seeking to launder money reckon in large sums.

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Re:‘Fleeceware’ apps overcharge users for basic app function... by goldcd on Thursday September 26, 2019 @05:05PM (#21085542)

I'd agree. should I ever have thought about ways to launder money, it's the ability to scale, not so much the % that's important.

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