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Scammers Exploit Fire Stick App Ban for Cash
31 Mar
Summary
- Scammers are charging $6.99 weekly for a fake service.
- This scam targets Amazon Fire Stick users by exploiting an app suspension.
- A legitimate app update aims to resolve the issue and prevent further scams.
Amazon Fire Stick users have been alerted to a new scam that emerged following the suspension of the popular 'Downloader' app. Scammers are capitalizing on this downtime by offering a fake service that charges an exorbitant $6.99 per week. This fraudulent activity exploits the temporary unavailability of the legitimate app on Fire devices.
The developer of the original 'Downloader' app has submitted an updated version, v2.0.2, to Amazon for approval. This update aims to rectify the issues that led to the suspension and prevent further scam attempts. The developer hopes for a swift approval process, estimating it may take a few days for Amazon to test and approve the submission.
Users who already have the legitimate 'Downloader' app installed on their Fire Stick are urged not to uninstall it. Doing so would prevent reinstallation until Amazon reinstates the app. To safeguard against automatic removal, users should disable the 'Auto Offload' setting within their Fire Stick's application settings.
