How Do You Avoid Cell Phone Ringtone Scams?
Everyone wants the newest and coolest ringtones for their cell phones. Unfortunately getting those ringtones has become a dangerous business-there are numerous companies out there waiting to scam people when they get a new ringtone. Avoid free ringtone websites. When you grab a ringtone from these sites cyber-hackers can attach a virus with them. These viruses can steal any personal information on your phone including contacts and pictures. Stay away from peer-to-peer ringtone sharing sites. While free ringtones are offered here, you’re again setting yourself up to get scammed. Many hackers target these types of websites to install viruses on your phone. Be wary of free ringtone commercials. According to these ads all you have to do is send a text to a certain number then you have unlimited free ringtones. What they don’t mention is that sending that text usually signs you up for their subscription service which will cost you $8 to $10 per month. Dodge the subscription service if given
