Overview

• EVZ says supposedly free titles such as Fortnite, Roblox, Brawl Stars and Clash of Clans nudge players to spend on skins, passes and virtual currency.
• Children under seven cannot enter binding contracts, and those aged seven to eighteen generally need consent, so unauthorized buys can be challenged.
• If a child uses a stored credit card or login, guardians may have to prove they did not authorize the transaction, and repeated incidents can be deemed tolerated.
• The EVZ urges quick objections to disputed charges and recommends protections like password prompts, disabling purchases, blocking carrier billing, using prepaid store credit and removing payment details from devices children use.
• A cited case involved a ten‑year‑old who ran up about €1,200 on a parent’s Google Play‑linked tablet.