QR Code Scam
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二维码诈骗
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Also known as: quishing, malicious QR
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A QR code scam uses a sticker or poster QR that opens a phishing site or payment page instead of the legitimate destination.
Real-World Example
A fake parking-pay QR stuck over a real meter can send you to a lookalike site that steals card details.
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