Warning: These fake iPhone shopping apps look just like the real thing

Trying to make the most of warning these fake iphone? You are in the right place. Below we break it down in plain English, with practical tips you can actually use.

Key Takeaways

• Advertisement Hundreds of fake iPhone retail apps have started appearing in the Apple App Store , and they look just like the real thing.
• These apps appear to be legitimate retail shopping apps , but take caution.
• According to the Better Business Bureau, these scammers have impersonated popular retail chains like Dollar Tree, Foot Locker and even Kroge...

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Hundreds of fake iPhone retail apps have started appearing in the Apple App Store , and they look just like the real thing.

These apps appear to be legitimate retail shopping apps , but take caution. According to the Better Business Bureau, these scammers have impersonated popular retail chains like Dollar Tree, Foot Locker and even Kroger in an attempt to cause you big problems.

While numerous of these apps only cause pop-up ads, there are some that can take over and cause serious damage. So, you’ll want to use caution when downloading any app that asks for your credit card or bank account information.

Read more: Buyer, beware: Scammers are using fake shopping apps to steal your money

How to spot a fake app

Check the reviews

A real app will likely have thousands of mostly positive reviews. If you notice an app that has no, few, or bad reviews, stay away!

Watch out for typos

Numerous of these counterfeit apps are coming out of China. Mistakes in spelling are a good indication that the app developer is overseas so take caution if you notice spelling mistakes in the title or description.

Check the store website

The best thing to do when downloading retail apps is go straight to the retailer’s own website. Numerous sites will have an icon that reads “Get our app.” This will take you directly to the company’s app in the App Store so you know you’re downloading the real thing.

Read more: Apple banned these iPhone apps following a security breach

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Final Thoughts

The bottom line: a little research on warning these fake iphone goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is one click away.

Originally published at clark.com.