ESET found 28 CallPhantom scam apps on Google Play that promised fake call logs and had reached more than 7.3 million downloads before being removed.

The apps falsely promised to reveal private call histories, SMS records, and WhatsApp call logs of any phone number.

CallPhantom scam apps trick Android users with fake call, SMS, and WhatsApp logs, charging fees for fabricated data.

APP scams use diverse methods like e-commerce fraud and phishing emails to trick you into sending money. Protect yourself by not engaging with online profiles requesting money, and by confirming ...

The apps in the "CallPhantom" campaign promise to provide call history for any number for a fee. The data is fabricated.

Apple has frequently cited insecure and scam apps as justification for wanting all iPhone apps to be sold exclusively in the company’s own App Store. Numerous reports, however, have found that there ...

Massive app takedown: Google removed 28 'CallPhantom' apps from Play Store after they racked up over 7.3 million downloads by selling fake communication records. How scam operated: The apps generated ...

Android expanded its in-call scam protection pilot to the US, partnering with banks like JPMorganChase. The feature introduces additional security measures in these situations, such as automatically ...