Not All QR Codes Are Safe

QR codes are being weaponized by scammers. This is why we can never have anything nice.

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According to Jencap:

QR codes can be used for everything from advertising, menus, making a payment, tickets, get information on a venue and more.

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Watch For These QR Code Scams

Jencap warns of these common QR Code Scams:

  • A postcard that looks like it came from a legitimate business promising you something, like product, if you scan the QR code on the card and fill out the information on the SCAM website
  • A QR code stuck on a parking meter/gas station/restaurant looking like you can scan it and pay for parking, food  or fuel.
  • An email that looks like it's from a bank account that will ask for all of your information once you go to their SCAM website

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How To Avoid Falling For A QR Scam

From Jencap:

  • Always verify the source and only scan a code from somewhere or someone you trust
  • Check for tampering. Make sure it isn't just a sticker or a sticker that's been placed on the real QR code
  • Only use the QR reader that comes with your phone. A 3rd party scanner can actually increase the chances of getting scammed
  • Never download an app from a QR code. ONLY use your phone's app store
  • Never use a QR code from an email
  • Never use QR codes to make a payment unless you are REALLY REALLY sure it's authentic
  • Do not give login details or other personal information on a site you got to with a QR code. Go to their actual website
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