According to a new FTC lawsuit, subscription scammers have found a sophisticated workaround: they're using shell companies and fragmented payment infrastructure to dodge app store enforcement. Despite growing consumer complaints, these fraud networks remain active on major platforms. The lawsuit reveals the cat-and-mouse game between regulators and increasingly creative bad actors trying to stay hidden.

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