Why am I randomly getting charged by Apple?

Why am I randomly getting charged by Apple?

If you’re facing random charges from Apple, it’s important to take immediate action to determine the cause and prevent further unauthorized transactions. Here are some potential reasons why you might be getting charged randomly by Apple:

Unauthorized access to your Apple ID:

Your Apple ID is the key to accessing all of your Apple services and devices. If your Apple ID has been compromised, someone else may be making purchases or subscriptions using your account. To check if your Apple ID has been compromised, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Apple ID website (https://appleid.apple.com/).
2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
3. Click on “Security”.
4. Review the “Recent Apple ID Activity” section to see if there are any suspicious activities.

Enable purchase password:

If you haven’t already, it’s highly recommended to enable a purchase password to prevent unauthorized transactions on your Apple account. When a purchase password is enabled, you’ll need to enter your password before making any purchases on the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books. To enable a purchase password, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on your Apple ID.
3. Tap on “Payment & Shipping”.
4. Tap on “Purchase Password” and turn it on.

Review subscription services:

Sometimes, random charges can be caused by forgotten subscription services that you may have signed up for in the past. To review your subscriptions, follow these steps:

1. Go to the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
3. Tap on “Subscriptions”.

Here, you can see a list of all the subscriptions that are currently active on your Apple account. If you find any subscriptions that you don’t recognize or no longer use, you can cancel them to stop the recurring charges.

Contact Apple support:

If you’ve checked all of the above and you’re still facing random charges from Apple, it’s best to contact Apple support. They can help you investigate the issue further and take appropriate action to prevent unauthorized transactions. You can contact Apple support by phone, chat, or email.