QR Code Scams Lead to Unauthorized Charges, Data Theft
QR code scams have resulted in consumers facing unauthorized monthly charges and potential data theft. One individual reported a £60 monthly subscription initiated after scanning a code and downloading an application.
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Scammers have increasingly utilized QR codes to compromise personal accounts and steal data, according to recent reports. These incidents often involve consumers scanning a QR code and subsequently downloading an application, which then facilitates unauthorized financial transactions.
Les Howard, a consumer affected by this scam, reported a monthly subscription of £60 charged to his account. This charge began after he downloaded an application that originated from scanning a QR code.
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