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Spot a fake or clone app

Scammers publish convincing copies of popular and banking apps. A few checks before you tap Install save a lot of grief.

  1. Check the developer name matches the real company, not a near-miss spelling.
  2. Read recent reviews and the download count — a real bank app has millions, a clone almost none.
  3. Be wary of an app demanding permissions or logins far beyond what it should need.
  4. Reach the bank’s app via a link on the bank’s official website, not a search ad or message.
  5. Delete anything that looks off and report it to the store.

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