< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/16/A6/IB-FRCS1Q1MU_82240185.jpg" Alt = "In Ukraine, fraudsters that replace QR codes in public: how to protect themselves"/~ 62. < P >< Strong > fraudsters replace QR codes for payment to redirect on counterfeit sites and steal bank data 0 ~/p > ~ > 62 > 62 ~ 62 < p > informs Regionws with reference to the Government Portal.

< p > it is noted that the attackers use false sites masked under official pages.

< P > most often the codes are placed in transport, on parking and food establishments.

< P Data -nd = "135" Data-Start = "0" ">It is very difficult to determine the fake site, so the main rule & mdash; Before entering personal data check the website address.

< P Data -nd = "164" Data-Start = "137" > Here are some simple tips:

< Ul Data -nd = "839" Data-Start = "165" > < Li Data -nd = "262" Data-Start = "165" > < P Data -nd = "262" Data-Start = "167" > Scan QR codes only from reliable sources, avoid accidental stickers and advertising postcards.

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< Li Data -nd = "385" Data-Start = "263" > < P Data -nd = "385" Data-Start = "265" > Before scanning inspect the sticker & mdash; If an additional layer, uneven edges or strange font is visible, it can be fake.

< Li Data -nd = "486" Data-Start = "386" > < P Data -nd = "486" Data-Start = "388" > Use preliminary references & mdash; smartphones usually show the URL before the transition.

< Li Data -nd = "637" Data-Start = "487" > < P Data -nd = "637" Data-Start = "489" > Always check the web-user after opening the site. Even if the page looks genuine, differences in domain can indicate fraud.

< Li Data -nd = "765" Data-Start = "638" > < P Data -nd = "765" Data-Start = "640" > Make sure that the site uses protected from & Rsquo; unity (https: //). If there is no security certificate, do not enter any data.

< p > If you are a victim of fraud, you need to contact the card to block the card.

< P > In addition, you can submit an e -mail to cyber police.

Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116