(Undated) – It’s something that many of us do without thinking twice about it, but the BBB says you need to do your homework before downloading a new app. Better Business Bureau Investigator, Don O’Brien, says you should check the “permissions” of any app.
O’Brien says some apps will ask for your credit card information right off the bat, which could then allow them to hit your account without your permission. Other apps are more of a nuisance than a threat, hitting you with constant spam. He says just make sure you know what you are signing up for.