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The QR code scam

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George K

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https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/12/scammers-hide-harmful-links-qr-codes-steal-your-information

https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/27342-bbb-scam-alert-fraudulent-qr-codes-continue-to-be-used-in-a-variety-of-scams
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jon-nyc

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Good to know.
The whole reason we call them illegal aliens is because they’re subject to our laws.
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Axtremus

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Use a QR code scanner that can tell you exactly what's encoded in a QR code, examine the link before you click.

For iOS, use something like this: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qr-pro-easy-qr-code-scanner/id1013912824
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Use a QR code scanner that can tell you exactly what's encoded in a QR code, examine the link before you click.

For iOS, use something like this: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qr-pro-easy-qr-code-scanner/id1013912824
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taiwan_girl

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@Axtremus Thanks!
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blondie

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Lots of this going around here. Especially with parking.
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