In recent times, QR codes have started to be exploited in phishing attacks, as reported and explained by The Daily Record. This has given rise to another neologism and such attacks are also known as ‘quishing’.
The phenomenon has been very prevalent in Cymru recently, as noticed by the Rhyl Journal.
Denbighshire County Council and Conwy County Borough Council has urged residents to take care, as neither use QR codes as a payment method at council-run car parks.
Similarly, more than 20 fake QR code reports have been made regarding parking meters across the promenade in Llandudno.
For comprehensive advice on fake QR codes and how to avoid them, plus other scams visit Stop Scams UK.
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