QR Code Quandary: Beware the Sneaky Scams Camouflaging in Your Everyday Pixels!

Next time you scan a QR code, tread with caution! Your favorite tech convenience is now a playground for scammers. From tampered codes in public to Trojan horses in your inbox, the QR code scam is real. Thankfully, the FTC is our digital superhero, offering guidelines for QR code scam prevention. Guard your digital kingdom, people!

Published: Added: December 11, 2023 at 7:19 pmAssembled by: J J
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Oh, QR codes! You know those weird pixelated squares we've been scanning without a second thought? Well, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just issued a warning that these innocent-looking codes are the latest playground for scammers. It's like finding out your favourite childhood park is now a den of thieves. So, next time you're about to scan a QR code, remember: curiosity scanned the code, but caution didn’t get its data stolen.

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