$20,000 bill after daughter's game spree: Father now tracks kids' online activities

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SINGAPORE - Last year, Mr Lim Cheng Mong learnt a $20,000 lesson and is now monitoring his children's online activities.

His daughter, 18, spent that amount, using his credit card without his permission, on online in-game purchases.

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