**HEADLINE: YOUR KID’S “LEAR” LAPTOP IS SPYING ON THEM – AND NOW IT’S COMING FOR YOUR CREDIT CARD**
**The Gist:** That brand-new “LeaR” learning tablet you bought for your 8-year-old to “get ahead in school”? New data reveals it’s been running hidden subscription fees and data-mining your family photos to sell to advertisers. The FTC is investigating.
**Why This Hits Your Wallet:** A class-action lawsuit filed yesterday claims the device auto-enrolled kids into expensive “learning modules” for $29.99 a month *without parental consent*. Worse, the pre-installed “parental control” app was secretly selling your home Wi-Fi password and browsing history to third-party marketing firms.
**The Fine Print Trap:** Parents are reporting charges for “GameStop Gift Card Refills” and “AI Tutoring Credits” appearing on their credit cards months after the original purchase. The company claims you “agreed” in the 87-page terms of service update nobody reads.
**Viral Reality Check:** Before your kid taps that glowing screen, check your bank statements. This isn’t about education – it’s about turning your living room into a cash register. **#TechTrap**