12 ways to beat Internet scammers to their game

6. WHEN SHOPPING THE PHONE, CAUTION IS THE WORD

Mobile devices make shopping more convenient, but they often lack protections such as antivirus software.

Consider avoiding entering your payment information on a phone and use big retailers’ apps, which often come with extra security.

Also, be very careful about the apps that you download on your phone. Android and Apple phones are particularly vulnerable to fake apps in their stores, and these can introduce malware that extracts data from your phone.

To avoid fake apps, check the users’ review about the game or app before downloading them. You can also visit the developer’s website to retrieve more information about the app before zeroing in on it.

Another safe option is to go for the most downloaded apps or those that come with the ‘editor’s tag’. Avoid the apps that are ‘paid’ but are being offered for free, or ask for too much information.