Fake Call History Apps Stole Payments From Users After 7.3 Million Play Store Downloads
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What’s new: Cybersecurity researchers have identified 28 fraudulent apps on the Google Play Store that falsely claimed to provide access to call histories for any phone number. These apps, collectively downloaded over 7.3 million times, tricked users into subscribing for fake data, resulting in financial losses. The apps were taken down after being reported, but they had already caused significant harm, particularly targeting users in India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Who’s affected
Android users in India and the broader Asia-Pacific region who downloaded the fraudulent apps may have incurred financial losses due to subscription fees for non-existent services.
What to do
- Users who subscribed via the Google Play billing system may be eligible for refunds; check Google’s refund policies.
- Cancel any subscriptions associated with the identified apps immediately.
- Be cautious of apps that request payments for services that seem too good to be true, especially those claiming to provide sensitive information.
