Unfortunately, people are constantly looking for ways to scam others, and technology has allowed criminals to increase the ways they can reach more victims to try to scam them and steal from them.
Whether it’s your data or your hard-earned cash, there’s always someone who will try anything to get their hands on it, including scamming you with QR codes.
There’s a fairly new way of scamming people called “QRshing.” This form of scam has become more popular over the last two years thanks to the worldwide pandemic, and it’s growing strong thanks to how easy it is to set up. Here’s everything you need to know.
First, Let’s Learn What a QR Code Is
QR codes aren’t anything new, but they’ve become more popular thanks to smartphones: A Quick Response Code, or a QR code, is a barcode that contains a type of data code with an identifier or a tracker. People can use this identifier to redirect you to a website or an app.
The first QR code was invented in 1994, and even though it was a huge hit way back then, thanks to smartphones and the pandemic, it became a valuable tool for businesses. For instance, some restaurants started using QR codes to share their menus or specials without having to publish them physically.
Unfortunately, because a QR code is super easy to create and set up, anyone can make their own codes (even cybercriminals).
What Is QRshing?
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