Konstanz Police Warn of 'Quishing' QR Code Scam Targeting Residents
Authorities in Konstanz are investigating a new fraud scheme, dubbed 'Quishing', that has been targeting residents in Radolfzell. The identity of the lead investigator remains unknown.
The 'Quishing' scam involves manipulating QR codes of 'Easy Park AB', a legitimate parking service. Scammers have been covering these codes with fake ones, redirecting unsuspecting users to a counterfeit website.
Once on the fake site, victims are tricked into paying parking fees, unwittingly handing over their credit card details to the scammers. The exact extent of the fraud and the number of victims remain unclear.
The Konstanz police are urging caution when using QR codes for payments. They advise residents to double-check the displayed URL on their device before entering any personal or financial information. The investigation into the 'Quishing' fraud is ongoing, with no specific details yet available about the lead investigator.
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