In today’s time, QR code is the easiest medium to transfer money. QR codes are being used for every small and big payment, from buying vegetables to traveling. This process is very easy, in which online payment can be done with the help of any UPI payment app like PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. But scanning the QR code without verifying it can prove fatal for you. Actually, an incident happened in Madhya Pradesh, where the QR codes of about half a dozen shops including petrol pumps were replaced with fake QR codes. After this the payment started being made directly into the scammer’s account. However, the scam was later identified.
In such a situation, it is important for you to know how to identify real and fake QR. This is because every QR code looks the same. If you keep some things in mind, you can avoid fraud.
use sound box
To avoid fake QR codes, both the payment receiver and the payer have to be careful. Use Sound Box to enable payment receiver to receive payment from QR code. With this, if someone makes payment on a fake QR code, it can be identified in time.
Verify QR code before payment
If you are making payment by scanning the QR code, then the name of the shop or owner should be verified. Users should verify before payment as to whose account the payment will go to, because when you scan the QR code, the name of its owner appears. If the name of the shop or person is giving wrong information then be careful.
Identify wrong QR code with Google
If you find the QR code scanner suspicious, then you should scan the QR code with Google Lens. This will let you know where the URL is being redirected.
Don’t scan to get money
QR code should not be used to receive money. If you want to take money from someone, there is no need to scan the QR code. This can lead to fraud.
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