Membership to Google Play ?

[AC Question]

Why was I ask to pay $20 for a lifetime membership to Google Play, in which I paid. Was this a scam ?
I got a new phone ( LG Tribute 5 ) from Boost Mobile and this popped up and I made the purchase, shame on me. I have not seen anything new or different from this purchase on phone.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Welcome to Android Central.

Was this a popup ad that you tapped on?

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Google Play is free. You just need a Google account. Sorry, but it sounds like you got taken.