Smartphone apps could be ripping you off

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Getting a clever app may feel like a cunning way to make life more straightforward and cheaper. How did we ever find our way around, get the best deal, entertain ourselves, or make irritating 'comic' sounds before the advent of the smartphone?

But while it may feel all very wise to be using the right apps, we could be making a huge mistake, because while we marvel at their functionality, some are busy siphoning money out of our accounts.