Don't Fall For QR Code And "Tap" Scams

Criminals have been going around, replacing bar codes at restaurants/tourist spots, with their own.

You scan the QR code, and it takes you to their site where they will try to syphon your passwords, by asking you to re-enter the password, or something like that.

Make sure the QR code has not replaced.

Another very potent attempt to separate you from your money, is replacing the wireless tap sticker with their own. The minute you tap our phone or card, it's going to steal whatever it can, and there will be no interaction with you.

You should try to see if yo can peel the sticker, the fake stuff is easily peel'able.

Credit card companies are working on solutions, but in the meanwhile...

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HoeBag · 46-50, F

I avoid doing financial stuff on my phone or scanning codes for that reason. Other than calls and texts, my phone is basically a toy and music player.

It is one thing when someone is scammed on things like dating sites where they voluntarily give money to some catfish in Nigeria, but scammers also do some very sneaky things like this QR code thing.

You know what is str4nge? At one time, digital money was considered the safest but NOW, the cash in your wallet is safest.

I used to think the risks of using cards (or whatever digital money) was over-stated until somehow the money on a gift card for Goodwill got stolen, even though I never used it online.

Credit card companies are working on solutions, but in the meanwhile.

Oh yeah, they always are BUT, it is not THEIR money getting ripped off, so they drag their feet.