Beware of FAKE apps, Rockauto DOES NOT have an app

[Redbeard]

May 2, 2024 email from RockAuto:

Beware of Apps!

We were surprised to hear about annoying ads in the "rockauto" iPhone app. RockAuto has no app! We focus on making our website useful and secure -- without ads -- for both desktop and mobile browsers. We do not know why Apple promoted this fake app despite our demands to stop. They finally removed it from the App Store after a news report but might allow others to waste your time (or do evil things like steal credit cards or hijack your phone) by pretending to be someone you trust. Please protect yourself: Do not download a "rockauto" app from anywhere If you downloaded the Apple app, delete it The next time you need auto parts, use a web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to go directly to www.rockauto.com!

 

[Mooseman]

I saw that but you beat me to it. Let's spread the word.