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✓ Review the permission agreement.
Before downloading the application, read its permissions agreement. Fake applications frequently
request additional authorizations that are not technically essential.
✓ Check the update frequency.
An app's excessive frequency of updates might indicate many security flaws.
✓ Check the App icon.

If you suspect a fraudulent app is on your phone, then protect yourself by:

✓ Deleting it.
✓ Running an antivirus.
✓ Reporting the app to the relevant app store to safeguard others.
✓ Think before you download.
✓ Never click on links that contain unbelievable claims.
✓ Review the permissions asked by the apps you download.
✓ Learn about the security features that have been put on your mobile devices.

Guidelines for dealing with number spoofing activities

Learning to spot spoofing scams is one of the best methods to protect yourself; thus you can avoid answering
or engaging in a conversation with spoofed numbers. Here are some pointers to assist:
✓ Protect your voicemail with a password.
✓ Don't call unknown numbers.
✓ Avoid pressing any buttons.
✓ Pay attention to the tone of the caller's voice.
✓ Hang up immediately if you have concerns about the caller.

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