英国警告公众场所的假QR码诈骗,造成近350万英的损失. UK warns of fake QR code scams in public places, causing nearly £3.5M in losses.

有人警告英国司机和餐馆, 汽车公园、酒吧和餐馆里假冒的QR码对合法码的骗局激增。 UK drivers and diners are being warned about a surge in scams involving fake QR codes placed over legitimate ones in car parks, pubs, and restaurants. 这些假冒代码将用户转向恶意网站,这些网站模仿官方付款或菜单页,欺骗人们输入敏感的金融信息。 These counterfeit codes redirect users to malicious websites that mimic official payment or menu pages, tricking people into entering sensitive financial information. 这个骗局被称为“quishing”, 导致了巨大的财政损失, 受害者在一年内损失了近350万英镑。 The scam, known as "quishing," has led to significant financial losses, with victims losing nearly £3.5 million in a single year. 当局促请公众仔细检查QR代码,避免扫描不熟悉或位置差的代码,而是使用现金或经核实的支付方法。 Authorities urge the public to inspect QR codes carefully, avoid scanning unfamiliar or poorly placed codes, and use cash or verified payment methods instead. 此类欺诈的上升突出表明,与数字支付有关的风险日益增加,在公共场所使用QR码时需要提高警惕。 The rise in such fraud highlights growing risks associated with digital payments and the need for greater vigilance when using QR codes in public spaces.