Is it Illegal to Use a Bot to Generate Revenue from Using Apps

Sorry if this isn't the right category. I'm new here. I'm under 18 and I live in USA, MD.

A really good friend of mine has been getting some bad ideas. He plans to make a bot on his phone. There are apps that let you earn money for downloading apps and playing/using apps and he plans to make Bots that do this automatically. He says that it's not breaking any US laws but it is breaking the apps law. But he says that the most the app can do are kick him out off the app if they catch him and at the very most they might sue him. He says that as long as he is using his own IP address/wifi, he shouldn't be breaking any major rules. He keeps on talking about making 600 dollars a month of off this plan and that he only has to make the program once.

I think his plan is too good to be true, wouldn't the IRS get suspicious? I've been telling him to not do it but he isn't listening. What if he starts doing this plan with more than one phone and what if he shows it to other people. I feel like my friend is planning to do something he will soon regret. But I'm starting to think that his plan might work. IDK, which is why i'm here. He is very stubborn so could you please try to source your info as well. Plus I like evidence.

What laws would this plan break except for the apps laws?

What would most likely happen to a person who followed this plan?

What's the worst that could happen if you followed this plan?

What should you avoid doing if you follow this plan?

It would be a violation of the TOS for the sites at issue and, depending upon the full facts, it could be fraud.

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Quoting Mr. Knowitall

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It would be a violation of the TOS for the sites at issue and, depending upon the full facts, it could be fraud.

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But the worst that could happen is that the app or apps that you were exploiting ban you from their app and refuse to pay any money you have on their system. And in the rarest and worst case scenerio, they sue that person for the money and damages right? The government won't be the one that's punishing you it'll be an independent company right? So it wouldn't really affect you or your record that much. Thanks in advance.

1. He plans to use an app called TASKER and that app can make your phone do anything as long as your phone is rooted. And as long as you have the apps plugins. The plugins are located in these 2 apps called auto apps and auto tools. They have plugins like auto input, auto voice and many more. You have to pay for those apps but they don't cost that much.

2. Get apps like app bounty, app nana,cash gift - Free Gift card, etc.... There are so many apps that do this it's literally endless.

3. Using tasker and it's plugins automate your phone to download app and watch videos to earn those gift cards/ money.

4. Aggressively cash out the money/ gift cards you earn

5. Get lots of apps and only earn a reasonable amount of credits a day on each app

6. If you run out of apps or offers simply reset your phone or sell your phone and get a new one. Then you'll be getting a lot of offers as if you're a newbe.

It will not be easy to learn how to program your phone using Tasker. It's going to be really hard but after your get the hang of it you could be making $20 or more a day without doing a single thing.

That's all the info there is to it.

So

What would most likely happen to a person who followed this plan?

What's the worst that could happen?

How would the app makers find out you're automating your device?

What would be the best and safest way to carry out this plan?

But to be fair apps that pay money have scammed many people.

If it is reltavely safe then what income should the person not pass so they don't get caught or noticed. Ex. is 600 dollars a month to much? How much would you say is safe?

I know that it's a lot of questions but could you please answer the ones that you know the answer to. All when you're free of course.This plan is getting very interesting. I wonder was my friend the only one who thought of this? Of course not but I wonder how many people did think of this?

If you commit a crime, the worst that can happen is that you'll be prosecuted for your crime.

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If you commit a crime, the worst that can happen is that you'll be prosecuted for your crime.

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I mean if you're proven guilty. Thanks in advance mr.knowitall lol :D

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I mean if you're proven guilty. Thanks in advance mr.knowitall lol :D

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Actually just ignore my last question. It depends in a way I guess.

Yeah I'm not gonna go through with this I'll just a get a job and see how it goes with my friend. Getting a job will be a pain but oh well. Thanks for the response. But if anyone has any more info please reply because this topic is interesting IMO.