Google is refunding users who unsuspectingly bought a fake anti-virus app from its Play Store.

The Virus Shield app reached the number one ranking in the Play Store with over 10,000 downloads before it was removed.

The fake app was uncovered by news site Android Police, which looked at the app's code and discovered it did nothing.

As well as a full refund, users are being given credit to spend in the Play Store.

(BBC)