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Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious ...
According to NordVPN, 73% of Americans report scanning QR codes without verifying their source, with 26 million having already been directed to malicious sites that aim to steal their information or ...
Figures from Action Fraud show that 784 reports of quishing were made to the fraud reporting service between April 2024 and ...
QR codes, once simple conveniences, are now a growing threat exploited by cybercriminals. These 'quishing' scams involve fake codes on everything from utility bills to packages, aiming to steal your ...
Imagine a scenario where you don’t need to hunt for an ATM or visit a bank branch to withdraw cash. Instead, all it takes is ...
If you’re often trying to stay up on the latest scams, so you don’t someday become a cautionary tale where you share a story with your friends about having your bank account emptied and your identity ...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — From restaurant menus to parking meters, and even on your screen while watching 10 Tampa Bay newscasts, QR codes are everywhere. The simple, square barcodes known as Quick ...
A viral video falsely claiming VND100 million (US$3,900) was drained in 5 seconds after scanning a QR code has sparked concern. In a video posted on Facebook on Jan. 14, a woman says a customer ...
11:56, Wed, Aug 23, 2023 Updated: 12:01, Wed, Aug 23, 2023 QR code scams are on the rise and Britons are being warned to be vigilant when ordering at restaurants ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a pilot for the digital rupee (e₹) in December 2022 and over thirteen banks currently offer the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to its customers. But if ...