Fraud in the district: How criminals strike with fake PayPal links
Fraud in the district: How criminals strike with fake PayPal links
In the past few days, several fraud cases have been known in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, which were triggered by dubious PayPal offers on online sales platforms. LoudIn addition, the experts from the Lower Saxony Consumer Center inform about the method of quising, in which fake QR codes are used to steal personal data and payment information. So it is important to know that at big events, such as the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris 2024, there is an increased risk of fake QR codes. Fraudsters often use similar domains to deceive unsuspecting internet users and obtain their credit card data, such as "https://www.verzuserzentrale-niedersachsen.de/themen/internet- phone/datenschutz/betrug-qr-codes-quishing-so-schuetzen-sich"> Consumer Central-niedersachsen.de reported.
How do I protect myself?
In order to protect yourself from the quishing fraud, experts recommend the following security measures:
- Always check the URL before scanning a QR code.
- Use QR code scanners with URL preview to see where they are being directed.
- Enter the URL manually in the browser instead of scanning the code.
- pay attention to SSL certificates-safe pages start with "https".
- Use tools like F-Secure Link Checker for checking links.
- Take a look at the reviews of online shops on platforms such as Trustpilot.
cybercriminals often use the familiarity that users have with digital platforms to get sensitive data. Remain vigilant and critically check the origin of the domains so that you do not become victims of such fraudsters, describes Security-insider.de .
In this digital world, it is more important than ever to be careful and inform yourself about the current types of fraud. After all, your own money and the data are valuable and must be protected well.
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