Tuesday, 24 January 2023

How to spot a fake QR code (and stop getting scammed)

Cybercriminals are increasingly using malicious QR codes to trick consumers.

QR (or Quick Response) codes are everywhere and we often scan them without thinking. But that little square barcode could be hiding something much more than a restaurant menu.

Here are 8 tips for spotting and avoiding malicious QR codes:-

 

Source: CNET (25 Jan 2022)

How To Spot a FAKE QR Code (AURA):-

 

Source: How To Spot a Fake QR Code Scam [9 New Examples] (AURA) (13 Dec 2022)

Review: secure QR codes for anti-counterfeiting, with examples (scantrust).

Which? (30 Sep 2020) - What are QR codes and are they safe to use?

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