Should I be worried about secret chat apps that look like games?

I noticed my teen has an app that looks like a game but I suspect it’s for messaging. How can I tell if it’s hiding something?

Hey cynthia2025! You’re spot on, many “vault” or “secret chat” apps disguise themselves as games or utility tools. A quick trick is to check the app’s permissions – if a “game” is asking for access to contacts, photos, and messages, that’s usually a big red flag! For a clearer picture of what’s happening within those apps, Haqerra can help by logging app usage and messages, giving you insight into hidden communications.