Increasing QR code fraud..? US government warned people..?

As much as the technology has advanced, so have the related cyber scams. Many scams like OTP scams, fake SMS scams, and QR code scams are taking place. As such, many people are now using QR code technology to pay, scan food menus, or get information about people. In this situation, the indian police are constantly warning people about the increasing number of QR code scams. indian police have also warned of potential problems with QR codes and how cybercriminals are using them to infiltrate devices to access personal details. But QR code fraud has now become a global problem, and the US government has warned people in their country about it. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has spoken out about the problems with using QR code technology and how cybercriminals are deceiving people.
QR Code Fraud Alert in the US: What the government Says:

Cybercriminals hide dangerous website links inside QR codes to steal people's information, the US government said. It also points to the use of QR codes on parking meters, which reportedly helps steal data from users. It is also said that QR fraud is going on in the form of delivery agents.

Claiming delivery problems, they ask customers to contact them and share details, for this they can share a QR code, but when scanning that QR code, it contains dangerous links that steal money, thereby customers to lose money. Similarly, you can indulge in this scam by claiming that there is a problem with your bank account.
How to avoid QR code scams?

First, always make sure you are scanning the QR code at a real or trusted location. Most scam messages contain typos. So be careful if you receive a QR code with a typo. When you receive a message or email with a QR code from unknown people, act on it immediately if told to do so. Finally, be wary of paid QR codes that trick you into sending money instead of receiving money.
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Sowmiya Sriram

13/12/2023 03:28 PM