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YouTube Cancels Premium Subscriptions Exploiting VPN Loophole

Users exploiting VPNs for cheaper regional pricing face automatic cancellations as YouTube enforces accurate billing practices.

  • YouTube is targeting users who use VPNs to sign up for cheaper Premium subscriptions in different countries.
  • Affected users have reported receiving cancellation notices via email and in-app notifications.
  • Google support confirms cancellations for accounts with falsified signup country information.
  • YouTube Premium prices vary significantly by region, prompting the use of VPNs to exploit lower rates.
  • YouTube's crackdown follows recent efforts to disable ad blockers and ensure compliance with its terms of service.
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