Apple Blocks 1.1 Billion Fake App Store Accounts in 2025

On May 20, 2026, Apple released its annual fraud-prevention report revealing it rejected 1.1 billion fraudulent account creations and deactivated over 40 million existing accounts in 2025. The company used AI tools combined with human reviews to prevent $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions, blocking 5.4 million stolen credit cards and terminating 193,000 developer accounts. This builds on prior efforts that have stopped more than $11.2 billion in fraud over six years, reinforcing App Store security and protecting revenue from chargebacks and reputational harm while supporting investor confidence in AAPL.OQ.