Patrick Domingues

It’s a rough world out there. You must be wary of threats — even if it’s as simple as an email or text message. We can’t go a week without a new threat popping up, and the latest crucial warning concerns 150+ fake Android apps on the Google Play Store that can steal your information.

Security software company Avast has been reporting on a scam campaign that has been going on for more than a year. The scam is called UltimaSMS, and it involves hundreds of fake apps that are disguised as popular ones, such as photo editors and camera filters. What they actually do is get victims to sign up for expensive SMS services and charge their accounts. It’s all about getting consumers to give their consent and payment information.

A list of the apps removed from the Google Play store

If you are wondering which apps are the most common fake Android apps, you are certainly not alone. Here are some of the most common fake Android apps that needs to be removed ASAP that people installed on their phones:

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