
New scam in India? Scammers gain access to man’s phone screen; he turns to internet for help
Hindustan TimesA Reddit user recently took to the platform to share a concerning pop-up message he encountered on his smartphone. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The pop-up suggested that an app might be accessing the screen without consent and advised uninstalling the suspicious application, “com.samsung.nearme.gamecenter,” before restarting the device. Take a look at the post: {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A user suggested, “Delete the app. Then select uninstall.” A user gave a detailed tutorial and wrote, “1.Manage all apps 2.Then click on 3 dots and select see all apps 3.Search the name which is shown on screen 4.Select the app and uninstall it 5.Restart the phone Then: • Stop downloading apps from unknown source • Turn on play protect • In samsung turn on auto blocker • Reset all your settings • Avoid allowing unnecessary permission to apps • Turn off USB tethering” Growing concern over digital scams {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} This incident is part of a broader trend of digital scams targeting Indian users. {{#tokenValid}} {{#firstName}} Recommended Topics For {{firstName}} Recommended Topics For {{firstName}} Recommended Topics Recommended Topics {{^tokenValid}} Recommended Topics Recommended Topics scam Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world See more Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world See less
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