Fake Virus Shield App users gets a $5 Refunds as Store Credits

A Fake Virus App was exposed by Android police a few weeks ago, called Virus Shield, as a scam. The App does't offer any kind of protection against viruses or malware, thousands of users paid $4 for this fake App. The story quickly gained momentum and it wasn't long before Google pulled the app from the Play Store.

But what about those who purchased the app? Turns out, Google is now giving a refund to all those who purchased the app. On top of that, it is also offering a $5 store credit as an apology.

If you purchased the app, you will get a mail informing you of your refund, along with a redemption code for the $5 store credit.

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