00:00Police in India are warning parents about unauthorized in-game purchases by their own children.
00:06Many kids use a parent's or grandparent's phone.
00:09If a payment card is already saved, buying in-game items takes just a few taps.
00:13Losses between 1 and 3 million rupees are not uncommon.
00:17The biggest concern? Loot boxes.
00:20You pay real money for a random reward.
00:22Because you never know what you'll get, many players keep trying.
00:26Researchers say this can be especially addictive for children, and multiple studies have shown a link between loot box spending
00:32and gambling-related problems.
00:35In many countries, loot boxes exist in a legal gray area.
00:38So what can you do?
00:40Don't save payment information on any devices your children use.
00:43Create a kid's account whenever possible.
00:46Set screen time limits.
00:47And most importantly, talk openly with your child about in-game spending and how these games make money.
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