Since the pandemic, QR codes have been a common sight and a part of everyday life. They are used for various purposes, from making payments to sharing website addresses.
Like any versatile tool used for good, it could also be manipulated to be used for nefarious purposes.
So, is it true that scammers have found a new way to misuse QR codes to steal personal information?
Verdict:
TRUE
It even has a spiffy name, quishing, a portmanteau of QR code and phishing.
According to an Amaran Scam Facebook post, scammers are using QR codes in emails to trick their victims into giving up personal information.
These deceptive emails could be disguised as anything from a promotional handout to an official verification email.
So stay alert and confirm the authenticity of the QR code before scanning it and interacting with results such as fraudulent forms.
