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Freecash rewards app removed from Apple App Store after scam allegations
Image: Primary Apple has removed the Freecash rewards app from its App Store following allegations that the application used deceptive marketing techniques and collected sensitive user data while posing as a legitimate money-making platform. The app had reached the No. 2 position in the U.S. App Store and No. 7 on Google Play before its removal.
According to a Malware
Freecash's downloads surged from 876,000 in October 2025 to 5.5 million globally
The German company Almedia, which owns Freecash, denied allegations of artificial traffic generation or deceptive marketing, stating its apps are "fully compliant" with platform policies. However, evidence suggests the app may have circumvented previous App Store bans
Apple cited violations of App Store Review Guidelines prohibiting scamming users, bait-and-switch tactics, and misleading marketing as reasons for the removal. Google is investigating similar concerns regarding the Play Store listing.
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