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09/02/2024

Look before your scan. Fake QR codes part of latest phishing scam

ABC 7 Eyewitness News

CHICAGO (WLS) -- From restaurant menus to billboards, QR Codes are everywhere. But before you scan, make sure you're clear of a potential scam.

According to experts at QR Code Generator, any code can be tampered with. The codes can then lead you to fake websites that can steal credit card information. This is form a of phishing, often referred to as quishing.

When scanning in a public place, like a parking lot, check if there's sticker over the original code that you're scanning.

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