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Devastated father says his 9-year-old son spent $118,000 on YouTube ad campaigns for his Minecraft channel using a company credit card — bill racked up in just three weeks was supposed to be one $20 (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] bold_atlas@lemmy.world 19 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

Oh well, looks like it's the company's problem now since it's their card. They should be more careful. Hope they have fun dealing with YT.

Anyway everyone needs to go to that kids minecraft YT channel, subscribe and hit the bell icon. Also sign up for his highest Patreon tier. Don't forget to donate to dad's legal fund.

And use your company card if you got one.