1. Be aware of the scams that are happening to you and be sure to stay up-to-date on the latest scams.
  2. Use a secure phone number for your banking, email, and other important information.
  3. Keep your phone protected by using a password or a lock screen security feature.
  4. Don’t give out personal information like your social security number or bank account numbers to anyone who doesn’t need them.

Steps to stop and protect yourself of phone scams

Steps You Can Spot A Fake Mobile App

Make sure you are getting an app from a reputable developer. There have been cases of developers who have been scammed in the past, so it’s important to do your research before you download any app. If you don’t feel comfortable with the developer, don’t install their app.

Reviews of the app that are available can be helpful in determining if the app is a scam. Additionally, there could also be reviews from users that were previously duped by that app.

Is the app professional looking? A good design indicates a good app. Often scammers are in a rush and simply throw images together. Look for mismatched fonts, misspellings and non-symmetrical placement of logos and images. ..

Is the app safe? App developers will usually have a detailed explanation of how the app works and how it is not going to harm your device.

Clones of popular apps often have very low ratings on the App Store, with only a few reviews. To see if an app is a clone, look for the name of the developer and see if it matches up. If it doesn’t, it’s probably not a clone at all.

Stay safe

When clicking on links sent to you via SMS, be cautious. If the sender is unknown, there may be a scam involved. You can always Google the sender’s phone number to see if there are any reports of scams associated with it. ..

Don’t respond to text messages from numbers that are not complete cell phone numbers (Such as 5000). These kinds of messages are from email to text services, which are popular amongst scammers.

Text messages can be a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, but be careful not to respond to them without verifying who the sender is first. This is especially important if you don’t know the person well or if you don’t know their phone number. Google can help you verify the sender’s identity by looking up their name and contact information. ..

Don’t call a phone number from an unknown text if you don’t know the person on the other end. This can lead to expensive phone bills and potential problems with the person you’re trying to talk to.

Many free offers or notifications of winning a prize are scams. If the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. ..

Final Words

To prevent yourself from becoming a victim of mobile scams, review the following: -Be aware of the different types of mobile scams -Be suspicious of any offer you don’t believe -Be careful about who you talk to on the phone -Use common sense when answering questions