"Freecash paid users to play mobile games while collecting sensitive information including race, religion, sexual orientation and health data, according to cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes."
"The app had a questionable history from the start. Germany-based Almedia originally submitted Freecash in March 2024, but Apple removed it after two months."
"Apple cited violations of guidelines on scams and deceptive marketing when it pulled the app. Google is investigating similar concerns."
Freecash, a rewards app, quickly rose to No. 2 on the U.S. App Store but was banned by Apple for misleading marketing. The app's business model involved paying users to play mobile games while harvesting sensitive personal data. Originally submitted by Almedia in March 2024, it was removed after two months but reappeared under a different developer account. Despite claims of compliance, Apple cited violations related to scams and deceptive marketing. Google is also investigating similar issues.
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