Like I’m paranoid everytime I use my phone in public and I want to be prepared.

  • Otherbarry@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz
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    4 hours ago

    If you weren’t already prepared (see other comments) then assume every credit/debit card you had saved in your Google Wallet/Apple Pay has been stolen - That’s one reason people snatch phones while unlocked and try to keep it unlocked.

    Also assume any payment apps you have installed are now compromised e.g. Venmo and similar - that’s another reason people steal unlocked phones and try to keep it unlocked.

    The above assumes you did not have any additional passwords/locking in the apps themselves beyond the phone’s screen unlock - I purposely

    You may be able to remote lock the phone after the fact if you get to a computer or a someone you know with a phone on them to get online and initiate a remote lock.

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      1 hour ago

      My payment app, Google wallet, requires a fingerprint when you go to scan it. Don’t know the timeout on it, I used it back to back within a minute if it didn’t go through the first time, but at least it asks once. Only have 1 card on there anyway just so I don’t have to carry it.

      Venmo opens right up, need to look into that. Everything else is email, texts, nothing critical I can think of. I also have it auto lock after a moment, mostly to conserve battery, but I guess it doubles for this purpose too.

    • EveryMuffinIsNowEncrypted@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      3 hours ago

      This is why I still use a card instead of those newfangled “phone wallets”. If I go on PayPal or my bank website, I do so through my browser. (and log out when I’m done—that’s most important!)