# The dark side of reselling apps: ‘If you include your pants, I’ll pay more’

Ministers consider banning under-16s from platforms amid reported misuse of messaging functions and users’ photos

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | The Guardian |
| Published | 2026-11-13T12:54:16.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/nov/13/reselling-apps-dark-side-under-16s-social-media-ban-child-protection |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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