Various locations in the United States have a Quick Response (QR) code service. With this tool, you can check some information or pay for items over the phone.
However, these codes are manipulated by thieves to steal Americans’ identities. For this reason, the FTC is warning Americans to be careful when scanning QR codes.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported evidence of criminals tampering with these point units in parking meters. Another procedure used by scammers is sending a fake code via a message via a mobile device.
Digital marketing research firm Insider Intelligence reported that more than 94 million users have used mobile phones to capture QR arrays. Unscrupulous computer scientists exploit this trend by changing official symbols for emulated symbols in crowded establishments, such as theaters and parking lots.
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Two ways to harm citizens through these criminal acts have been proven. One way is to direct consumers to illicit links to provide personal data. The other alternative involves placing malware on residents’ electronic equipment.
Americans should be sure to find out the legal rules before providing names, Social Security numbers, and bank accounts. It is common in hackers’ messages to ask residents to take urgent action.
Identity fraud is a common illegal act in Internet operations. The Federal Trade Commission recommends that consumers check codes frequently to ensure they are valid.
Deceptive code can be detected by reading misspelled words in the Uniform Resource Locator (URL). The FTC also advises residents to update their phones with the latest apps and passwords to avoid vulnerabilities in cyberspace.
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