Phone Apps Give Access to Your Contacts and Phone Calls?

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02-25-2013, 05:39 AM

Krystyna

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Phone Apps Give Access to Your Contacts and Phone Calls?

I have an Android smart phone and when I got it my son downloaded some apps for me which were very useful. I also use the app from my bank that allows me to deposit checks using my phone -- and I just LOVE that one. But recently I was going to download something and noticed that by using it I was giving permission to access my contacts and phone calls! What???!!!

Has anyone else noticed this and do you know how to stop it?

02-25-2013, 05:48 AM

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Good question. I don't have a smart phone but am truly wondering what privacy I am giving up if I get one. So far, the cost of one keeps me from purchasing a smartphone.

02-25-2013, 01:01 PM

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Krystyna, that's scary! I'll bet that most people don't bother reading the fine print. I had an iPhone for business for a long time and as soon as I got it I took off all of the apps that came preloaded because I'm convinced that any app has the potential to hijack everything on your phone.

02-25-2013, 05:32 PM

elseebee

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It's not just your smart phone you need to be careful with! Watch this video all the way till the end- it scared the beejeebers out of me!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/F7pYHN9iC9I?rel=0