New warnings as COVID-19 scammers target QR codes

Customer scanning QR code to view food menu online

Customer scanning QR code to view food menu online Source: E+

Scammers are taking advantage of people’s fears during the coronavirus pandemic. More than 5,000 people have been targeted by scams this year. With increased use of venues implementing the QR code check-in system, there are warnings for Australians to be cautious with their personal data. That story by Lucy Murray and Sofija Petrovic for SBS News, produced by Praba Maheswaran for SBS Tamil.



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New warnings as COVID-19 scammers target QR codes | SBS Tamil