The people behind those schemes direct users to the harmful QR codes in deceptive ways, using tactics that include placing their own QR codes on top of legitimate codes on parking meters or sending the patterns to be scanned by text or email in ways that make them appear legitimate, the post said.
Cybercriminals in Gujarat are using discarded toll-free numbers starting with 1800 to scam unsuspecting victims by pretending to be legitimate customer support agents. These numbers were once used by government departments, corporations, and banks but were abandoned or replaced over time, leading criminals to seize them. The cyber crooks based in China have acquired 52 such helpline numbers, aiming to steal personal and financial information from victims.