I went on a government website on my phone. I've never opened that website on my computer and I got a message on my phone home screen. It was something about malware! I thought, oh no! I went into the apps store and searched anti virus/malware apps. I went on a couple and one that looked pretty good with lots of users and stars, I started to order. It wanted my credit card. It was only $1.99 a month but I was worried about giving my credit card to a company I wasn't familiar with.
They had my email address but that was all I gave them. Then the emails started. The second email said I could download the app for free. Now I was really sceptical. I've received about six emails! There are many articles on how many of these apps attach malware to your phone and/or computer to get your data and passwords! I'm not saying this app does that, but I do wonder. Glad I listened to my inner voice.
This may be a legitimate company, but why all the emails? If my phone becomes infected, I'll back it up and do a factory reset!
Here is my last email:
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