$5 credits available in iTunes for unauthorized in-app purchases


9-to-5 Mac reports on a class action settlement for unintended App Store purchases, most likely by their kids. Maybe pets. Customers can seek $5 iTunes credits if they were charged up to $30 without their authorization. If you nuked your iTunes account, consumers can receive $5 cash.

To qualify, app purchases must have been from 4+, 9+, or 12+ age categories and offer in-app purchases.

Those with kids would be smart to utilize restrictions settings, which can block in-app purchases. Some supervision is a good idea too.