Fake government app found on the Play Store, with millions of downloads. How to identify genuine and fake apps

Recently, a fake app was discovered on the Google Play Store, claiming to be government-owned. It had been downloaded by millions of people.

People generally assume that only genuine apps are available on the Google Play Store, which are safe to download and use. However, a recent incident has shattered this notion. Recently, a fake app was discovered on the Google Play Store, claiming to be government-owned. This app promised to provide call history for any number in exchange for a subscription plan. This has sparked discussion on social media, and Google is being questioned about how it allowed such an app to be on its platform.

The matter of this app

The app in question is called Call History of any number, and it was launched in September this year. It has been downloaded by millions of people and has a 4.6-star rating on the Play Store. Three subscription plans are offered, starting from ₹274 and going up to ₹462. Even more concerning is that the app claims to be government-owned, misleading people into downloading it.

How to Identify Real and Fake Apps

A large number of apps are available on the Google Play Store. Some of these are fake apps, which are removed from time to time. You can check the authenticity of an app using a few simple tips.

Check the developer's information before downloading an app. If an app claims to be government-owned, check the developer's name and the ministry it falls under. Check Google or other sources to see if that ministry has actually launched such an app.

If an unknown or suspicious person sends you a link asking you to download a government app, be cautious. Never download any app from an unknown link.
No government app asks for payment for services. If subscription is being asked in any government app then be careful.