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Re:Google will allow users to sideload Android apps without ... by asmor on Thursday November 13, 2025 @04:55AM (#45912906)
This is a huge problem in the Chrome Web Store and Google is doing very little about it. If you ever made an extension that is even just a little popular, expect to get acquisition offers by people who want to add malicious features somewhere between click fraud, residential IP services or even password stealers.
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Re:Google will allow users to sideload Android apps without ... by babuskov on Thursday November 13, 2025 @06:57AM (#45913856)
Same for Play Store. I have 2 games and I keep getting offers all the time. The last one offered $2000 for the developer account or a $100 monthly rent.

From their email pitch:

> We’re now offering from $500 to $2000 for a one-time purchase of a developer account that includes apps, or a rental deal starting from $100.

> No hidden conditions — quick process, secure agreement, and immediate payment upon verification.

> We’re simply looking for reliable accounts to publish our client apps quickly, and yours could be a perfect match.

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