How to spot a fake QR code (and stop getting scammed)

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QR codes are everywhere and we often scan them without thinking. But that little square barcode could be hiding something much more than a restaurant menu. Here are 8 tips for spotting and avoiding malicious QR codes.

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I had no idea people could even scam people through these, I found this video extremely informative ❤️

jasondomican

Excellent info about scams arising from malicious QR codes. No, I haven’t got scammed with a fake QR code because that situation hasn’t arisen till now and my XR’s built in QR code scanner is very intelligent enough to warn me about malicious QR codes and that helps me take action. The tips provided are simple, practical and easily understandable and something that can easily be incorporated into our daily lives. Wonderful program, loved it.

sunboat

I love it when videos say “Links will be below” and they don’t include the links

DevilishDevi

You can't take anything for granted nowadays.

TheBattleMaster

The old school in me don’t scan QR codes. I’ve never been “curious George” when it comes to QR codes. I don’t even bother to notice them anymore.

Nomadicways

Incase anyone wants to skip the intro 1:19, 2:05 rule1

yagooatthegoat

CNET talking about scams... Their comment section is full of bot scammers and doesn't delete them, hmmm.

muzikgod

Thank You So Much CNet for the Scammer QR Code Alert! Scary how scammers can scam us nowadays! The Universal Laws of Karma witness Everything, so eventually Karma will come face to face with these doers of Goodness or Badness! 🕯

stargazeronesixseven

The bad guy hasn't changed his appearance at all & they still can't catch him ...

Her-Maker

the fact that when it involves the mail it is a federal offense should make us safer because the penalties are much higher than some random qr code .

ejonesss

thanks, very cool, didn't even think about this!

elgracko

People did a qrcode meme and I was worried about it having a virus.

Pikastation

Mr. Robot made me paranoid about this stuff years ago. lol

MotorCityPhoenix

Turtles all the way down? What does that even mean?

thegoodguy

Everywhere...I don't know where you live, but I've never scan a QR code in a public space. Maybe try to go out of the cities and you won't have to worry about these things.

leozardo