14 DAY TRIAL // The number of apps listed for download in the Windows Store is definitely growing, but there are still plenty of entries that are trying to capitalize on the popularity of well-known software in an attempt to steal users' money.
This is the case of the apps made by a developer called “James Crew,” who created several programs for Windows 8, all of which are currently listed for download in the Windows Store.
The problem with these apps it that they are using the names of some very popular solutions, such as WhatsApp, Viber, and Temple Run 2, thus tricking people into believing that they are getting the real software. What's worse is that they are also offered with a small fee, usually of around $1 (0.73 euro cents) and no trial version is available, so the only option you have if you really want to download the app is to purchase a license.
Judging by the number of reviews published in the store, a few users have already fallen victim to these scams, even though it's pretty clear that they are just fake apps approved by mistake by Microsoft.
Most of these fake items comes with very short descriptions published in the Windows Store, one or two screenshots, no trial version, and a small price that must be paid in order to download the app.
Of course, Microsoft must protect its users and remove these fake programs as soon as possible, so we've contacted the company for a word on this and we'll update the article as soon as we get an answer.