<ul><li>Apple announced its efforts in preventing fraud on the App Store, stopping $2 billion in fraudulent transactions and blocking nearly 2 million risky app submissions in 2024.</li><li>In a bid to maintain control over the marketplace, Apple faced challenges with a California judge ruling for third-party payment options and Fortnite's return to the platform.</li><li>Apple's annual App Store fraud analysis revealed prevention of over $9 billion in fraudulent transactions since 2008, with actions taken against account fraud, app review, discovery fraud, and payment fraud.</li><li>Despite Apple's robust fraud prevention measures, the system isn't flawless, with occasional reports of fraudulent apps slipping through. The company emphasizes the importance of trust in the App Store amid growing government scrutiny.</li></ul>

Apple talks up App Store anti-fraud efforts as government scrutiny grows

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