Scam of the day · Sunday 18 October
QR code scams, from parking meters to "failed delivery" texts
A scammer covers a real QR code with their own, or sends one in a message. Scanning it opens a fake site that steals your details or installs malware.
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The most common scams
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Fake links and messages
A message with a link that copies a real company and asks you to pay or log in.
Learn more →Fake job offers
Easy work and high pay, then a payment before you can earn.
Learn more →Fake shops and sellers
A bargain from a seller who is not who they say, or a buyer who overpays.
Learn more →Fake investments
Big returns on a trading app that will not let you withdraw.
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