Apple App Store Blocks Over $9 Billion in Fraudulent Transactions

Apple’s App Store has prevented more than $9 billion in fraudulent transactions over the past five years, including over $2 billion in 2024 alone. This figure, outlined in Apple’s annual fraud analysis, highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to maintain a secure marketplace for users and developers worldwide.

Apple’s anti-fraud strategy involves dedicated teams working across the company to detect and prevent malicious activity before it affects users. In 2024, Apple terminated more than 146,000 developer accounts due to fraud concerns and rejected 139,000 additional enrollments. The company also blocked over 711 million fraudulent customer account creations and deactivated nearly 129 million risky accounts to prevent scams, fake reviews, and other abuse. Additionally, Apple took action against unauthorized apps, blocking more than 10,000 illegitimate applications on pirate storefronts to protect users from malware and counterfeit software. These ongoing security measures reinforce the App Store as a trusted and safe ecosystem.