Fake apps, malware and device risks by email
Email is slower than SMS, so these scams usually pretend to be a bill, a refund, an account lock or a job offer and ask you to log in or open a file.
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'We Found Your Phone' Message with a Tracking LinkAfter you lose a phone, a message says it was found and asks you to click a link or pay a fee. The…Public Computer and Cyber Cafe Login TheftLogging in to bank, email or government portals on a cafe or kiosk computer can expose passwords…
Check before you act
- Hover over the link: the address does not match the company website.
- The email asks you to log in through the link rather than through the official app.
- It carries a surprise invoice, refund or legal notice.
- The sender address has an extra word or letter.
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Safeavio Sentinel is a made-in-India Android app: paste a message or link, or scan a QR code, and get a plain verdict with the reasons. It helps you spot a scam; it does not promise to stop every one.
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Google Play listing: coming soon. Today the signed APK is on safeavio.com/download. Android 7.0 or later.