Caution! New fraud stitch quishing causes excitement in Styria!

Caution! New fraud stitch quishing causes excitement in Styria!

Steiermark, Österreich - A new attempted fraud under the name "Quishing" ensures concerned votes in the police. According to the State Criminal Police Office of Styria, the latest methods of fraudsters could attract numerous people. Criminals glue stickers with QR codes on public parking ticket machines that lead to fake websites. Anyone who scans this QR code unknowingly gives personal data and thus becomes the victim of a fraud. This could lead to a number of advertisements, as has already been reported in other federal states, according to the LPD Styria in an alarming message.

The scammers' procedure is particularly ruthless: the stickers inform with the lettering "Scan and pay", which gives the appearance that it is a legitimate request for payment. So far, the police have not recorded any fraud in Styria, but wants to be preventive with this warning. In addition, the State Criminal Police Office publishes prevention tips: you should not scan a QR code, the origin of which is not clearly known and rely on respectable park apps. Furthermore, special vigilance is offered if personal data is entered, since such information can be misused immediately, as well as the informative publication of 5min.at

tips for avoiding "quishing"

The current warnings illustrate urgency to act liquid and safely on the Internet. Especially in this digital time in which fraudsters find new ways to get personal information, it is essential to be careful as a user. According to orf.at , numerous people have already fallen victim to fraudsters in other regions, which underlines the importance of this sensitive topic. Stay vigilant and protect your data - especially in times when the boundaries between fraud and real offer are increasingly blurred.