QR Code Scam - Cómo protegerse

Respuesta rápida

QR Code Scam in one clear explanation

Malicious QR codes redirecting to phishing sites.

Criminal places fake QR code over legitimate one (parking meter, menu, payment)
Scanning leads to phishing site that looks like real payment portal
Primer paso: Preview URLs before opening

Verificar esta estafa

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Cómo funciona esta estafa

Paso 1

Criminal places fake QR code over legitimate one (parking meter, menu, payment)

Paso 2

Scanning leads to phishing site that looks like real payment portal

Paso 3

Victim enters payment info which goes directly to scammer

Cómo protegerse

✓ Preview URLs before opening
✓ Look for signs of tampering
✓ Type URLs manually when possible
✓ Use QR scanner with URL preview

Preguntas frecuentes

What is QR Code Scam?

Malicious QR codes redirecting to phishing sites.

How does QR Code Scam work?

Criminal places fake QR code over legitimate one (parking meter, menu, payment) Scanning leads to phishing site that looks like real payment portal Victim enters payment info which goes directly to scammer

How can I protect myself from QR Code Scam?

Preview URLs before opening Look for signs of tampering Type URLs manually when possible Use QR scanner with URL preview

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Recursos oficiales

Anti-Phishing Working Group

Industry anti-phishing organization with reporting and education resources.

FTC Consumer Advice

US consumer guidance for scams, fraud patterns, and reporting options.

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center

Official reporting channel for internet-enabled crime in the United States.