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TikTok ads for fake stalkerware apps are scamming people who download them
Fake stalkerware apps advertised on TikTok are scamming users who want to secretly monitor others. Rather than delivering promised spying capabilities, the apps take payment and provide nothing functional. Researchers found the scheme targets people seeking to snoop on partners or family members, effectively defrauding those attempting to engage in surveillance themselves.