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How to verify fake qr codes: In the era of digital payments, QR codes are used the most for giving and receiving money. From e-rickshaw to big malls, payment has been done through QR code only. Since it is mostly used for payment, now scammers and cyber criminals have also started using it to defraud people. If you also use QR code to make or get payment, then you should be careful.
In fact, recently an incident came to light from Madhya Pradesh in which QR code was used to make people victims of fraud. Therefore, it is important for you to verify it before making payment on QR Code. If you are careless then scanning QR code can prove fatal for you.
beware of fraud
In the incident that came to light in Madhya Pradesh, the QR codes of many shops including petrol pumps were changed to fake QR codes. After this, whoever scans those QR codes and makes payment, his amount goes directly to the account of the scammers. In this method of online fraud, scammers also steal the details of the paying customer. In such a situation, you need to be careful while making online payment.
Real fake QR codes like this
- Most QR codes look similar. In such a situation, while making online payment, one must definitely identify whether it is genuine or fake. To stay safe from fake QR codes, you should use Sound Box. If the money has reached your account then you will get information about it from the sound box.
- If you are making payment by scanning the QR code, then before the transaction, verify the name appearing on it with the shop owner or the person for whom you are making the payment. In such a situation you will know the name of the real Honor.
- If you have any doubt about any QR code, then you should first scan that QR code on Google Lens. This will let you know where that QR code is redirecting.
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