INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Google Pay is one of the most popular UPI payment apps in the country
The app is among the top 5 most-used UPI apps in terms of market share in India
In fact, India is one of the biggest markets for Google for its payment app
in real-time.We also actively work with the rest of the industry to build technologies that keep you safe." While the company may be doing
its part, it is also important for users to be careful
Google has shared some important never-dos forGoogle Pay users on its website
One of the critical ones is: To continue to use Google Pay, close all screen sharing apps
Never use screen sharing apps when you make a transaction.What are screen sharing apps Screen sharing apps are those that allow other people
to see what's on your device's screen, whether you are using a phone, tablet, or computer
These apps were originally used to fix issues on a phone remotely
They allow full access and control of your phone/device
Examples of screen sharing apps are Screen Share, AnyDesk and TeamViewer.Why users should not use screen sharing apps with Google PayThe
reason Google Pay users should not be using screen sharing apps is that fraudsters can use these apps:* To control your phone to make
transactions on your behalf.* To view your ATM or debit card details.* To view the OTP sent to your phone and use it to transfer money from
your account.Google warns users to note that Google Pay never asks them to download or install a third-party app for any reason
If they downloaded these apps, before using Google Pay, make sure that they are closed
"If someone posed as a Google Pay representative and instructed you to download these apps, uninstall and delete them immediately
You can also report this issue to Google Pay," the company emphasises.
