If you download any of these 151 apps, they could cost you big
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October 27, 2021

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These 151 apps caught scamming millions of people

These 151 apps caught scamming millions of people

Cybersecurity experts discovered more than 150 apps designed to scam people and sign them up for costly premium SMS services. Here's what's going on and how to protect your finances.

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