Teens' Mobile Game Obsession Costs Families Thousands

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A 13-year-old girl in China spent $64,000 on mobile games from January to May using her mother's debit card, wiping out her family's savings. She deleted chat and transaction records to hide the payments from her parents. Her mother has reached out to payment platforms for refunds but has yet to recoup her losses. Gaming addiction among youth in China is prevalent, and the government has introduced internet restrictions on teenagers and children.
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