How to Protect Your Android Phone from Scam Apps
Scam apps disguise themselves as games, utilities, cleaners, or rewards apps and steal data, money, or show aggressive ads.
Scam apps disguise themselves as games, utilities, cleaners, or rewards apps and steal data, money, or show aggressive ads.
Messages or apps claim you’ve won prizes and request payment or personal details.
Fake pop-ups claim your Android needs an urgent update and redirect to malicious apps.
Excessive app permissions increase risk of spying and data theft.
Public Wi-Fi exposes devices to data interception and phishing.
Malicious apps secretly spy, send data, or display intrusive ads.
Scammers post fake support numbers online claiming to represent banks or tech companies.
Scammers target banking apps using fake support calls, screen-sharing, or spyware.
Scammers trick users into installing remote access apps and take control of the phone.