Apple Accused of Allowing $875,000 Bitcoin Theft Through Fake App

A lawsuit has been filed against Apple for allegedly keeping a fake Bitcoin wallet on its App Store after a reported theft of $875,000. The complaint states that the company was aware of the scam but failed to remove it from the store.

The fake app, called 'Bitcoin Wallet', was available on the App Store between December 2020 and January 2021. During this time, users were able to transfer their funds to the app, which was actually a phishing tool designed to steal Bitcoin.

According to the lawsuit, Apple knew about the scam but did not take action until it was too late. The company allegedly received complaints from multiple users who had fallen victim to the fake app.

The lawsuit seeks damages for the victims of the scam and claims that Apple's failure to remove the app was a breach of its duty to protect consumers.