Scammers Hit Android Market

BEAVERTON, Ore.-Several credit unions were among the first last week to warn that scammers were making malware aps available through Google's Android Market. The fake apps mimic those of established financial institutions and if installed and utilized allow the scammers to capture personal financial data. Google has since removed the apps and credit unions across the country were warning members not to use caution. Among the first CUs to raise red flags were First Technology CU, and BayPort CU in Newport News, Va.,in addition to mobile bank provider MShift.

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