모바일 게임 관련 거래에서의 소비자보호 -미국의 미성년자 인앱결제 사건을 중심으로-

In recent years, consumer damages arising in mobile game in-app payment are rapidly increasing. Mobile payments have become popular with the development of mobile phones. As the use of mobile games by minors increases, consumer damages related to in-app payments for mobile game items by minors have also increased. In the U.S., a number of consumer disputes related to mobile game in-app payment have recently occurred. This study analyzes FTC v Amazon.com, Inc., reviews the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s consumer protection system related to mobile game in-app payment, and provides suggestions for improvement. Specifically, payment-related information should be clearly notified to users during the app download stage, and if a free app includes in-app payment, it should be notified so that the details related to in-app payment can be easily recognized by users. In addition, a password should be entered every time the user makes an in-app payment, and since a tricky way to attract users is used in mobile games, it is not only necessary to enter a password, but also restricting unfair inducement behaviors.