Google Pay users should be cautious about using screen sharing apps, because fraud can be done through these apps. These apps can take control of your device, obtain your information and monitor your transactions. Google has advised users to uninstall these apps.
If you use Google Pay, you should be careful. Actually Google Pay is quite popular in India. But if you have downloaded Google Pay app in the phone and do transactions through it, then you should avoid using the screen share app in the phone. Because with the help of screen sharing app, your bank account can be emptied.
What are screen sharing apps?
With the help of screen sharing apps, the phone screen can be shared with others. Meaning, what is happening on your phone screen can be detected. Usually, screen sharing apps are used to remotely fix phones, tablets or laptops, but new revelations have claimed that online fraud can be carried out with the help of screen sharing apps. Let us tell you that at present screen sharing apps like Screen Share, AnyDesk and TeamViewer are quite popular.
Why you should not use screen sharing apps:
Scammers are gaining control of your device through screen sharing apps. With its help, you can get information about your ATM and debit card details. Also keep an eye on OTT and money transactions coming in the phone.
If possible, uninstall the apps.
In such a situation, Google has alerted that Google Pay users should avoid downloading or installing third party screen sharing apps. If you used these apps before Google Pay, then you must check once that the screen sharing app is completely closed. Google says that if it is not necessary, Google Pay users should immediately remove these apps from the phone.
