Apple blocked $2B in App Store fraud in 2024. Discover how this impacts developers, mobile payments, and digital security.
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Apple App Store Stopped $2B in Fraud in 2024 Apple App Store Fraud Protection: $2 Billion Stopped in 2024 Alone If you're wondering how secure the Apple App Store is or how Apple protects developers from fraud , here's your answer: In 2024 alone, Apple blocked over $2 billion in fraudulent transactions . This announcement, made just ahead of WWDC 2025 , also revealed that Apple has prevented a staggering $9 billion in fraud over the past five years. For developers considering alternative payment options outside the App Store, these figures highlight the risks Apple mitigates behind the scenes—risks that could directly affect your bottom line. Image : Google Apple’s Growing Role in App Security and Fraud Prevention Apple's App Store is not just a distribution platform—it’s a robust digital ecosystem optimized for security, privacy, and user trust. In 2024, Apple reviewed and rejected nearly 2 million app submissions for security issues, potentially saving users and developers millions in losses due to scam…