Is Another App Reading Your SMS Without You Knowing? Here’s How to Stop It Now

In today’s smartphone-driven world, we use countless apps every day. But did you know that some apps may be reading your SMS messages without your awareness? This can put your OTP codes, banking alerts, and personal messages at serious risk. Many users ask: “How can someone else see my SMS without my permission?” The simple answer is: App Permission Settings. Why Can Other Apps Access Your SMS? When installing apps, many of them request permission to access your SMS. Most users tap “Allow” without fully understanding what it means. As a result: Apps can read OTP verification messages Banking, mobile wallet (bKash/Nagad), or transaction alerts can be accessed The risk of data leakage and fraud increases Some malicious apps misuse this permission for spying or stealing sensitive information. How to Check Which Apps Can Read Your SMS (Android) Follow these simple steps on your Android phone: Open Settings Tap on Privacy Select Permission Manager Tap on SMS You will now see a list of apps that have permission to read your SMS. 👉 Carefully review the list to identify any unfamiliar or unnecessary apps. How to Remove SMS Permission from Unnecessary Apps If you find an unknown or unnecessary app with SMS access: Tap on the app name Change permission from Allow to Deny / Don’t Allow If the app seems suspicious, Uninstall it immediately ⚠️ Important: Only your default messaging app should have SMS permission. No other app truly needs it. Benefits of Disabling SMS Permission By removing unnecessary SMS access, you can: ✅ Reduce the risk of OTP theft ✅ Protect your personal and financial information ✅ Stay safe from hacking and online fraud ✅ Improve your overall mobile privacy and security Final Advice Your smartphone security is in your hands. Regularly checking app permissions can prevent serious privacy breaches. Take two minutes today to review your SMS permissions—it could save you from major trouble later. “Click here to read the Bangla version”