A man came to Kanhaiya’s shop. He saw an old radio in the shop and considered it a unique piece and offered Rs 10,000 in return. The person asked Kanhaiya to scan the QR code to make payment. What would you have done if you were in Kanhaiya’s place?
If your answer is going towards yes then you may be in big trouble. Actually the QR code is scanned only for making payment. There is no need to scan QR to receive payment. If someone is asking you to do this, then understand that you are being cheated and an attempt is being made to loot money from you.
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Correct way to make QR code payment
QR code is a type of barcode. QR code payment is a method in which you can pay for any goods or service using your smartphone. This is a safe and easy method. But you should take some precautions while making payment on QR code so that you can avoid fraud.
- Scan QR code from a trusted source – If you scan a QR code from an unknown source, you may be redirected to a malware or scam website.
- Look carefully before scanning the QR code. Make sure the QR code is clear. If it has any scratches or damage, do not scan it.
- Check your camera’s safety settings before scanning QR codes. Make sure you’re only allowing camera access to trusted apps.
- If you are in an unknown place, avoid scanning QR codes using public Wi-Fi. Public Wi-Fi networks are often insecure, making you a victim of malware or scams.
- If you’re in doubt about a QR code, scan it with a malware scanner on your computer before scanning it.
If you want to start using QR code payments, you can start with your bank or digital wallet app. Many banks and digital wallets support QR code payments.
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