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Apple Expels 1,000 Apps From Store After Developer Scam
wired.com - 12/8/2009
Apple Expels 1,000 Apps From Store After Developer Scam
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Apple Expels 1,000 Apps From Store After Developer Scam
appleinsider.com - 12/8/2009
Review scam leads to removal of over 1,000 apps from App Store
— appleinsider.com — Apple has taken action against app developer Molinker over alleged review fraud, resulting in the removal of... all 1,000 of the company's apps. (more) Review scam leads to removal of over 1,000 apps from App ...

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Apple Drops 1000 iPhone Apps in Wake of Possible Developer Scam
Cult of Mac — ... afoot. The apps posted by the developer apparently were copies of existing applications, however they consistently received five-star ratings. One application, ColorMagic, was even picked as an App Store Staff Favorite. However, iPhoneography suggested the developer may have handed out free promo codes in exchange for favorable reviews. Still uncertain is how Molinker customers will be compensated and how Apple will prevent future attempts to scam the very profitable App Store. [Via Gadget Lab , ...

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