How to spot a fake QR code (and stop getting scammed)

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Published 2022-01-15

QR codes are everywhere and we often scan them without thinking. But that little square barcode could be hiding something much more than a restaurant menu. Here are 8 tips for spotting and avoiding malicious QR codes.

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All Comments (21)

@jasondomican1991 2 years ago

I had no idea people could even scam people through these, I found this video extremely informative ❤️
@DevilishDevi 2 years ago

I love it when videos say “Links will be below” and they don’t include the links
@TheBattleMaster100 2 years ago

You can't take anything for granted nowadays.
@sunboat800 2 years ago

Excellent info about scams arising from malicious QR codes. No, I haven’t got scammed with a fake QR code because that situation hasn’t arisen till now and my XR’s built in QR code scanner is very intelligent enough to warn me about malicious QR codes and that helps me take action. The tips provided are simple, practical and easily understandable and something that can easily be incorporated into our daily lives. Wonderful program, loved it.
@yagooatthegoat 2 years ago

Incase anyone wants to skip the intro 1:19 , 2:05 rule1
@stargazeronesixseven 2 years ago

Thank You So Much CNet for the Scammer QR Code Alert! Scary how scammers can scam us nowadays! The Universal Laws of Karma witness Everything , so eventually Karma will come face to face with these doers of Goodness or Badness! 🕯
@Nomadicways 2 years ago

The old school in me don’t scan QR codes. I’ve never been “curious George” when it comes to QR codes. I don’t even bother to notice them anymore.
@ejonesss 5 months ago

the fact that when it involves the mail it is a federal offense should make us safer because the penalties are much higher than some random qr code .
@muzikgod 2 years ago

CNET talking about scams... Their comment section is full of bot scammers and doesn't delete them, hmmm.
@Pikastation28 2 years ago

People did a qrcode meme and I was worried about it having a virus.
@gokulchandran5586 2 years ago

very informative
@MotorCityPhoenix313 2 years ago

Mr. Robot made me paranoid about this stuff years ago. lol
@elgracko 2 years ago

thanks, very cool, didn't even think about this!
@PaulHo 2 years ago

Shout out Dolly Parton book.
@LEL2020 2 years ago

Informative! Thanks
@YouAndImpact 2 years ago

Good information 👍
@H8er-Maker 2 years ago

The bad guy hasn't changed his appearance at all & they still can't catch him ...
@thegoodguy44 2 years ago

Turtles all the way down? What does that even mean?
@scottandlindae3803 2 years ago

Thanks for the headsup
@Afgan274 2 years ago

Love this information, To all YouTubers Starting YouTube 2022 ,we can do this together, ❤ Smile 🙏🏻