Scammers Duplicate QR Codes, Sell Them To Multiple Users

There's a new scam going around that's targeting people who use QR codes to make payments. Here's how it works: scammers create a duplicate QR code and sell it to multiple users. When someone uses the code to make a payment, the scammers get the money instead of the intended recipient.

This scam is especially difficult to spot because the QR code looks identical to the real thing. The only way to avoid it is to be vigilant when making payments using QR codes. If you're not sure whether a QR code is legitimate, don't use it. And if you're ever asked to pay for a QR code, that's a huge red flag that you're being scammed.