Fraudulent iPhone apps have scammed millions from victims
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June 8, 2021

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These iPhone apps have scammed people out of millions

These iPhone apps have scammed people out of millions

Your smartphone has many fun and helpful apps on entertainment, news, cybersecurity, exercise and more. But they can sometimes risk your privacy, drain your battery or even invite scary malware. A recent report claims that nearly 2% of the top 1,000 apps found in an official app store are scams. We'll explain what to look for and how to stay safe.

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