Cyber police warn of a new wave of fraud related to the substitution of QR codes in public places. By scanning such codes, users end up on phishing sites that imitate real online services. As a result, attackers can gain access to banking data and steal funds. We tell you what you should pay attention to in order to protect yourself from scammers.
Cyber police warn of a new wave of fraud related to the substitution of QR codes in public places. By scanning such codes, users end up on phishing sites that imitate real online services. As a result, attackers can gain access to banking data and steal funds. We tell you what you should pay attention to in order to protect yourself from scammers.
Most often, such cases occur in places where people actively use QR codes for quick payments: when parking, paying for public transportation, entering events, or making charitable contributions, explains the Cyberpolice.
It is very difficult to visually distinguish a high-quality fake code from the real one, so the main advice is to always check the website address before entering any confidential data.
If you have become a victim of fraud, you need to contact your bank to block your card, you can also submit an electronic appeal to the cyber police using the link .
