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Are QR Codes Scammy?
Manage episode 448870709 series 3009097
QR codes are a super convenient way to access a website or app from your phone without having to type anything in. And while some scammers use QR codes to try and steal your personal information and money, most QR codes are just fine. Learn how to spot a scammy QR code so you can use them safely, and confidently enjoy all the conveniences they offer.
Resources:
- Thieves are using fake QR codes on parking meters to scam drivers. Here's how to protect yourself
- FBI issues new warning about QR code scams
- Alerts issued over a rise in QR code scams, known as ‘quishing’
- 'I fell victim to clever scam when trying to park'
- Redondo Beach warns drivers of parking meter scam involving fake QR codes
- How to spot a fake QR code scam
- A brief history of QR codes
- What Is a Drive-by Download Malware Attack?
Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Chapters
1. Are QR Codes Scammy? (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson (00:15:05)
3. (Cont.) Are QR Codes Scammy? (00:15:47)
69 episodes
Manage episode 448870709 series 3009097
QR codes are a super convenient way to access a website or app from your phone without having to type anything in. And while some scammers use QR codes to try and steal your personal information and money, most QR codes are just fine. Learn how to spot a scammy QR code so you can use them safely, and confidently enjoy all the conveniences they offer.
Resources:
- Thieves are using fake QR codes on parking meters to scam drivers. Here's how to protect yourself
- FBI issues new warning about QR code scams
- Alerts issued over a rise in QR code scams, known as ‘quishing’
- 'I fell victim to clever scam when trying to park'
- Redondo Beach warns drivers of parking meter scam involving fake QR codes
- How to spot a fake QR code scam
- A brief history of QR codes
- What Is a Drive-by Download Malware Attack?
Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!
Chapters
1. Are QR Codes Scammy? (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson (00:15:05)
3. (Cont.) Are QR Codes Scammy? (00:15:47)
69 episodes
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