Billions of Android and iPhone owners warned over ‘scan attack’ that raids your bank with a piece of paper
A POPULAR comedian has flagged a scary QR code scam that can drain the bank of innocent victims.
Darryl Lynn Hughley posted on his Instagram about a scam paper QR code that had been placed on top of a real one.
The video reveals how the QR code was found in a parking lot in Atlanta.
It was directly on top of a real QR code that car owners are supposed to scan to pay for their time in the parking spot.
Members of the public could easily scan the scam code thinking it’s the real deal.
They then risk giving money straight to scammers as well as revealing important information.
Hughley was reposting the video and wrote: “DON’T DO ANYTHING USING QR CODES TO PAY!!
“PAY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE SITE. TAKE THE FEW MINUTES TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT AND PROTECT YOUR INFO!!”
The post has over 210,000 likes and many shocked comments.
One person wrote: “The sad thing is that alot of businesses, places and restaurants make you scan to access menus, websites, etc. so this is scary and unfortunate.
“Everything is a damn scam now!!!”
Another said: “Instead of scanning the code just try to look for the app in your App Store instead.”
While another added: “It’s why you NEVER scan QR codes even at restaurants.
“Always just download the app or go directly to the site the QR code is advertising.”
The best way to stay safe is to be very cautious about what QR codes you scan.
Try not to give away personal or financial information unless you have to.
If you’re unsure about a QR code, try and find an alternative way to pay such as an app or cash.