QR Codes?
Another common method used by scammers is the process of embedding dangerous material in a QR code. A QR code is a series of squares that can be translated into text, often a message or a link to a website. Many email and text filters are not able to scan QR codes, so scammers can bypass these filters by using QR codes to hide malicious links to fake websites.
Whenever you receive a QR code from an individual or organization that you do not trust or recognize, do not scan the QR code! Doing so could automatically redirect you to the malicious website embedded within the code. This is just as dangerous as clicking a link in a phishing email.
You can read more about how scammers use QR codes in this article.
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