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

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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[@jasondomican1991]

I had no idea people could even scam people through these, I found this video extremely informative ❤️

[@cannibal6420]

Same

[@Scorpiosting_1029]

Me neither.

[@cable30]

I can imagine scammers using anything to scam u out of anything if they can manipulate or make u think it legit but it really bs to get ur funds or private info any. so as she says on how to spot a fake qr code or screen.

[@jasondomican1991]

@@cable30 it's amazing how far people go to steal

[@elixier33]

If it was made by a person it can be exploited by a person

[@DevilishDevi]

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

[@TheBattleMaster100]

You can't take anything for granted nowadays.

[@sunboat800]

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]

Incase anyone wants to skip the intro 1:19 , 2:05 rule1

[@stargazeronesixseven]

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]

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.

[@pokemonassociate2238]

Hah I’m with you

[@keith.sconiers1]

I can imagine "the talk" now for young kids. "When we get in this store, don't ask for nothing, touch nothing, or scan nothing!"

[@ejonesss]

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]

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

[@sherrimoquin5553]

Everytime I see a fake pfp aka a bot I delete it and or report it

[@H8er-Maker]

The bad guy hasn't changed his appearance at all & they still can't catch him ...

[@gokulchandran5586]

very informative

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

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

[@Pikastation28]

People did a qrcode meme and I was worried about it having a virus.

[@LEL2020]

Informative! Thanks

[@elgracko]

thanks, very cool, didn't even think about this!

[@thegoodguy44]

Turtles all the way down? What does that even mean?

[@joelnehl]

I had to look up what "turtles all the way down" meant. Very cute!

[@javtimestwo]

😆

[@YouAndImpact]

Good information 👍

[@PaulHo]

Shout out Dolly Parton book.

[@scottandlindae3803]

Thanks for the headsup

[@Afgan274]

Love this information, To all TH-camrs Starting TH-cam 2022 ,we can do this together,
❤ Smile 🙏🏻

[@BillieLo]

Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻

[@jaydenleckpa8381]

Ok

[@kevfirey7799]

IT Would have helped if explained what a URL is as you used the phrase Url in about every sentence ????

[@childrenslivesmatter3073]

I will not scan these with my phone

[@leozardo7186]

Everywhere...I don't know where you live, but I've never scan a QR code in a public space. Maybe try to go out of the cities and you won't have to worry about these things.

[@aadibee824]

What about secure safe password manager

[@MikeNovelli]

When did Keemstar become a hacker?

[@hooman4508]

underated.

[@thelonewolf191]

Skip to 2:15 to actually find out

[@markhart1345]

The only one's I'll use is at Kaiser...otherwise NO

[@cr.salvatore]

She is saying people just like paypal

[@AngelLuisEspada1970]

How about people with QR codes tattooed on them to access venues 🙄

[@frankbrislin4378]

Anyone else see "LOL" on the qr code on the wooden table? 🤔🤔🤔

[@yuanalcantara6578]

There dangerous bec it might be a RICKROLL

[@statanhelier9685]

Haha shouldnt be checking in everywhere anyway ha

[@rennysam3746]

Fake QR code?

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

Some lame info statts 2:30

[@pulltheskymusicgroup4475]

🇹🇿💡

[@yoboy283]

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[@vazayzay]

1650ti

[@re-fix9678]

👍👍👍👍😘

[@cavemanvi]

Jabawookes are hacking 😒

[@e4enaa]

2 minutes in and I've not heard a single way to spot a fake QR code

[@mdahasanhabib6820]

You are beautiful 😍

[@aandreiababei]

Or stop getting rick rolled

[@ramidannaoui1551]

Great video but why portray the scammer as a hooded man with a beard? It could be any race or gender.
Why not stick with the masked person?

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

So, get to the point - all filler. Waste of time