A new scam involving QR codes in airports has been reported by… (qr-код · мошенник · аэропорт)
A new scam involving QR codes in airports has been reported by Russian Senate member Artem Sheykin, where fraudsters pose as staff to lure passengers into scanning codes that lead to fake pages requesting personal and banking information. Victims may then face unauthorized transactions and be contacted via messengers demanding repayment of transferred funds.
Consensus
- Mothers are using QR codes in airports to trick passengers.
- Fraudsters pretend to be employees of well-known companies.
- The scam involves directing victims to scan a QR code for discounts, bonuses, or rewards at duty-free shops.
- Scanned QR codes lead to fake websites requesting personal data, bank credentials, or access via Gosuslugi.
- Victims are asked to confirm actions with SMS codes, enabling fraudsters to gain control of their accounts.
- The scam targets people in a hurry and who have reduced situational awareness.
Points of divergence
- Fraudsters have started transferring money to Russian bank cards and then contacting victims via messengers asking for repayment. — vm
- A Moscow pensioner lost 12 million rubles, one suspect was arrested, and he had taken over 2.8 million from the victim before being released under a non-exit bond. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- The Federation Council Warns of a New Scam Scheme Involving QR Codes at Airports — Вечерняя Москва
- Russian State Duma Warns of New QR Code Scam Scheme — РИА Новости (Telegram)