Scammers in Spain are using increasingly clever methods of fraud through QR codes, warning citizens not to scan codes on plastic bags or packages left on the street. In Montgat, a new scam has been detected where QR codes are inserted into plastic bags, presenting fake proof of bitcoin purchases. By scanning these codes, victims may be redirected to malicious websites that steal personal information. City authorities and experts are urging citizens to be cautious and avoid scanning.
Watch out for fake QR codes on bags in Spain; don’t scan them!
