Phony investment apps that are waiting to steal your hard-earned money By Albert Khoury, Komando.com Who couldnât use a little extra money in their pockets nowadays? The pandemic has caused financial problems across the globe, and people are hurting. Have you thought about selling some of your old stuff? Now is the perfect time to declutter your life and create a comfort zone of cash. You probably have bits of electronics lying around, such as printers, smartphones, monitors, tablets and more. Tap or click here for tips on selling your old tech. Smart investments can help secure your future, and the economic impact of COVID-19 has more people looking for ways to put some money back in their pockets. Though itâs a good idea to put your money to work, you must take precautions against scammers. Thieves have created fake investment apps to rip you off.