Fraud with QR code: Young Kötztingen loses hundreds of euros!

Fraud with QR code: Young Kötztingen loses hundreds of euros!

Bad Kötzting, Deutschland - An old acquaintance has struck again-the topic of fraud with QR codes is more topical than ever. In the district of Cham, a 26-year-old woman from Bad Kötzting became the target of a refined fraud. On Thursday, the young woman wanted to get a piece of clothing over a common sales platform, but instead of a real buyer, a trickster reported to check her to checkout with a fake QR code. According to Mittelbayerische High three -digit amount disappeared from their account, while no credit came from the platform of the supposed sale.

The scam artist's mesh was perfectly thought out. He sent the woman a QR code that looked deceptively similar to the layout of the sales platform. When the 26-year-old scanned the code and entered her payment data on a fake page, it was already too late. These are the typical scenarios that occur in the so-called "quishing" (a combination of QR code and phishing), as the experts of the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) warn Lower Saxony. This form of fraud is becoming increasingly popular among criminals who develop more and more sophisticated methods to lure unsuspecting victims, such as ZDF reports.

Caution is required

But the case of the Kötztingen woman is not an isolated case. More and more people are getting into the catches of such fraudsters to place fake QR codes in emails, letters or even in public spaces to direct their victims to fraudulent sides. Therefore, the police urgently advise caution. The investigators are already active and try to track the perpetrator.

In order to protect yourself against such fraud stitches, some tips are particularly helpful. Experts recommend scanning QR codes only if you are absolutely certain that they come from a trustworthy source. You should also deactivate the automatic opening of QR code scanners and check the links for suspicious endings or short links. If you have any doubt, it is advisable to inquire directly from companies or banks instead of blinding the instructions of a QR codes, such as Consumer Center Lower Saxony informed.

And what to do if you have actually been victim? It is advisable to inform the police and your own bank immediately. The faster the reacting, the better the chances of minimizing the damage. After all, you shouldn't let these fraudsters spoil the joy of online sales. So be careful and don't let yourself be pulled over the table!