The new fraud scheme involves replacing QR codes in public places

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< blockquote > < P > “In Ukraine, a fraudulent scheme, RSquo; Rsquo; Issa with QR code replacement in public places, was re-intensified. The attackers use phishing sites to obtain data from citizens' bank cards”, & mdash; mdash; It is said in a report of law enforcement officers in a telegram on Thursday.

< p >According to cyber police, fraudsters are replaced by QR codes on official information plates or simply placed in public. By scanning such codes, users get to fake sites that mimic real online services. As a result, attackers can access the bank data and steal money. Most often, such cases occur in places where people actively use QR codes for fast payments: during parking, paying public transport, entry for events or making charitable contributions.

~ < P > It is emphasized that visually distinguish a qualitatively fake code from true is very difficult, so you always need to check the site's address before entering any confidential data.

~ < P > Cyber ​​Police advises you to follow several rules: scan QR codes only from reliable sources: avoid codes placed on random stickers, postcards or advertisements; Check the sticker before scanning: pay attention to possible traces of substitution (additional layer, uneven edges, other font); Use a preview feature link: Most smartphones allow you to see the URL before you pass; Always pay attention to the web address after switching a QR code, even if the site looks convincing, any differences in domain can be a sign of fraud.

< p > also check the presence of protected from & Rsquo; unity (https: //): if the site does not have a security certificate, enter any information on it dangerous and do not enter bank information on unknown sites and unnecessarily; Use virtual or temporary cards for online payments. This will help to avoid significant financial losses in the event of a card leakage of the card.