BEWARE! Google pay users, Don't install these apps in your phone

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[{"selector":"#anim-9b83c4a2-2305-42fe-8fa5-232f7bc2b4c8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-13.151292079637622%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Users are cautioned by Google that they will never be asked to download or install a third-party app by Google Pay.

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