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This is how to protect yourself from online fraud, do not give permission to smartphone app

Spy apps present in smartphones take permission without permission, which can also put a dent in our bank account.


 We often read and hear the news of online fraud, but today we are going to tell you about such information, which can protect you from being fraudulent online and will also keep the privacy. For this, it is important that you read them carefully before giving all permissions while downloading the app.

The cases of online fraud have increased since the corona infection knocked, even with many applications gaining access to our message to the text message app. OTP also comes in the form of text messages and after the theft of OTP, there can be a dent in the bank account of the users. But apps that have been downloaded, their permission can also be checked and they can also be changed if needed.

What do mobile apps do

Mobile apps have many features and they also get access to some features of the smartphone for your convenience. For example, there is the Google Maps app, which allows mikes for voice search, location for GPS and contact permission to share location. But if you are using an app that only works for photo clicking and asks for the permission of the text message or mic, then think why you need that access.

Check permission of old app installed in phone like this

You can use the mobile settings to check the permission of the old mobile app in the phone. For this, go to your mobile phone settings. After that go to the section of Apps and then click on Permission. This will open a list of all the apps on your screen. After this, click on the app whose permission you want to check. After this, there will be an option named Permission under the app, click on it and see which features you have given access to.

This is how to remove non-necessary permissions


The app in your phone is accessing a non-required permission and if you want to close that permission, then click on the option with that permission and close it. For example, if you want to stop accessing the location features, then click on the location in the permission and click on the option for denai.

 

Parvesh Maurya
Parvesh Maurya
Parvesh Maurya, has 5 years of experience in writing Finance Content, Entertainment news, Cricket and more. He has done BA in English. He loves to Play Sports and read books in free time. In case of any complain or feedback, please contact me @ informalnewz@gmail.com
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