Cayman Islands police warn of rise in QR code scams

In a latest assertion, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) revealed a regarding uptick in QR code scams. 

These barcodes, usually used for simple entry to web site hyperlinks, have turn into the most recent playground for cybercriminals.

The QR Code surge

QR codes have turn into ubiquitous within the fashionable world, serving as environment friendly gateways to web sites, promotions, and knowledge. 

In response to the RCIPS, there was a staggering 60 per cent surge in scammers deploying counterfeit QR codes to deceive unsuspecting people into divulging private data and delicate particulars.

RCIPS cybercrime advisory

To counter this rising risk, the RCIPS cybercrime crew points a vital advisory to the general public. 

It suggested that when confronted with a QR code acquired through electronic mail or textual content that was not solicited, the really useful plan of action is to bypass the code and as a substitute go to the official web site of the related retailer or group. 

RCIPS additional inspired folks to make sure that if scanning a QR code on a webpage, they’re on a professional webpage and that the re-direct can also be to a professional webpage.