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Users Lose $1.8M in Apple App Store Crypto Fraud
28 Jul
Summary
- Apple faces lawsuit over alleged App Store security negligence.
- Three users lost over $1.8 million to a fraudulent crypto app.
- The suit questions Apple's App Store safety claims.
A lawsuit was filed against Apple in the U.S. District Court of Northern California, alleging negligence in its App Store security measures. Three plaintiffs claim they collectively lost more than $1.8 million after being deceived into downloading a fraudulent crypto wallet app. The app, named Sparrow Wallet, was installed despite the official version not being available on iOS.
These users transferred their Bitcoin to the fake application, resulting in substantial losses for each. The complaint highlights Apple's consistent assertion that its App Store review process ensures user protection against malicious apps, a point frequently used to counter calls for deregulation. The lawsuit argues that Apple has failed to uphold this promise of safety and trustworthiness.
Public criticism from the creator of Sparrow Bitcoin Wallet, Craig Raw, is cited in the filing, alleging Apple knowingly hosted fraudulent apps. The plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial to recover their losses and request Apple implement warnings about App Store risks. Apple declined to comment but reiterated its commitment to removing impersonating apps and noted over 371,000 submissions were rejected in 2025 for misleading users.
