{"id":188369,"date":"2024-04-05T11:45:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T18:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=188369"},"modified":"2024-08-01T12:01:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T19:01:28","slug":"how-to-protect-against-new-types-of-scams-like-qr-phishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/tips-tricks\/how-to-protect-against-new-types-of-scams-like-qr-phishing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Against New Types of Scams Like QR Phishing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Four in ten Americans <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/advocacy.consumerreports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/P2P-Report-4-Surveys-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">say<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> they use peer-to-peer payment services, like Venmo, PayPal, or Apple Pay, at least once a month. These platforms have made it even easier to send money by adding QR codes that people can quickly scan to pull up someone\u2019s profile and complete a payment. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hospitalitytech.com\/qr-code-ordering-benefits-customers-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Two-thirds of restaurants<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> have started including QR codes on tables to access menus. Scanning QR codes has become a normal, convenient way to exchange money or information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unfortunately, scammers are always looking for ways to take advantage of moments when people are primed to part with their money. The Federal Trade Commission is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/consumer-alerts\/2023\/12\/scammers-hide-harmful-links-qr-codes-steal-your-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">warning<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that scammers now use QR codes to hide harmful links to steal personal information. This new type of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-phishing-scams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">phishing attack<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, called \u201cquishing,\u201d highlights how scamming methods are constantly changing. In response, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an even more crucial part of defending against scammers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fortify your defenses against new methods of attack<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To protect yourself against phishing attacks, it&#8217;s crucial to remain vigilant and employ proactive measures. Make sure to scrutinize all incoming emails, text messages, or social media communications for any signs of suspicious or unsolicited requests, especially those urging immediate action or requesting sensitive information.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid clicking links, downloading attachments, or scanning QR codes from unknown or untrusted sources. Check the legitimacy of the sender by cross-referencing contact information with official sources or contacting the organization directly through trusted channels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before accepting where a QR code is going to take you, carefully examine the associated URL. Verify its authenticity by scrutinizing for any discrepancies, such as misspellings or altered characters, especially if it resembles a familiar URL.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safeguard your mobile device and accounts by regularly updating the operating system. Additionally, bolster the security of your online accounts by implementing robust passwords and integrating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/authentication-methods-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">multi-factor authentication<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> measures to thwart unauthorized access.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use AI to fight fire with fire<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As fraudsters continually evolve their tactics, distinguishing between what\u2019s real and what\u2019s fake becomes increasingly challenging. However, there is formidable technology available to safeguard against their schemes.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">AI can analyze vast amounts of data in real-time to detect patterns and anomalies indicative of fraudulent behavior. By continuously learning from new data and adapting algorithms, AI can stay ahead of evolving fraud tactics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee+<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> suite of identity and privacy protections uses AI for identity protection, transaction monitoring, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/credit-monitoring\/\">credit monitoring<\/a>, and proactive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus\/mobile.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Text Scam Detector<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to keep you safe from even the most sophisticated scam attempts. Text Scam Detector<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0employs AI technology to block risky sites, serving as a secondary defense against accidental clicks on spam links. This ensures that even after being tricked into clicking, your device won&#8217;t open the fraudulent site.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t leave your digital defenses to chance. See for yourself what advanced security looks like today.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Four in ten Americans say they use peer-to-peer payment services, like Venmo, PayPal, or Apple Pay, at least once a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1407,"featured_media":188393,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10670,1838],"tags":[],"coauthors":[15735],"class_list":["post-188369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-tricks","category-mobile-security"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Protect Against New Types of Scams Like QR Phishing | McAfee Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Four in ten Americans say they use peer-to-peer payment services, like Venmo, PayPal, or Apple Pay, at least once a month. 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