Interpol’s annual Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment report warns Android mobile wallet users to be vigilant. Near Field Communication (NFC) paymentA transfer of funds which discharges an obligation on the part of a payer vis-à-vis a payee. More systems are starting to be victims of fraud, particularly for Android users.
Apple’s iPhone doesn’t allow third party apps to use a device’s NFC chip, contrary to Google’s Android, which makes it easier for fraudsters to corrupt.
This shouldn’t push users to stop using Android Pay, it simply asks them to be vigilant to any unusual transactions. Furthermore, InterpolName of the International Criminal Police Organisation. It dates back to 1923. Its activity extends to all crimes of common law and especially those related to drug and gold trafficking, counterfeiting of money and capturing criminals harbouring in a foreign country. Police forces from most countries in the world take part in this organisation. More recommends “that smartphone and touchless payment terminal manufacturers take action to design out security flaws”.
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