What to Do About Owing Money to Apple?
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CuriousCactus72
A few years back, I signed up for an app that promised a three-month free trial before charging $200 a year. I canceled right after starting the free trial, but they still hit me with the $200 charge. I've been unemployed since I was 14, so I couldn't pay that amount. Now, I owe Apple that money.
Earlier this year, I created a new Apple ID using a different phone number and email, but I'm anxious that Apple might find out I owe them on my old account and shut down my new one. I'm logging in on the same devices I used with my old Apple ID and heard similar stories from others. Could this happen? Is there anything I can do to avoid issues?
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Honestly, I can't predict what Apple will do, but just a tip: whenever you sign up for a free trial, set a reminder the day before it ends to cancel it!
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Have you talked to Apple about your situation? You could try appealing their decision; sometimes they may make exceptions if you explain your circumstances.
TrustyBreeze55: I tried, but they just told me to pay up and then request a refund. I'm really wary since I haven’t had any money, and with how long it’s been since the subscription, I doubt they’ll refund me.
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As long as you don’t use the same payment methods on your new Apple ID, you should be okay. That’s the easiest way to avoid Apple connecting your accounts. Just keep your finances separate for now!
CuriousCactus72: I had my old bank account but used a different card on my new Apple ID. I switched to PayPal now; do you think I’m in the clear?
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CuriousCactus72: I canceled right after signing up for the free trial, but somehow they charged me anyway—guess I misunderstood their terms.