Police warn: fraud stitch with fake PayPal links!

Police warn: fraud stitch with fake PayPal links!

In the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, there is currently a matter of concern: the police report a current fraud that could affect numerous people in the region. In several cases, unknown perpetrators have used fake PayPal links and QR codes to deceive unsuspecting victims and unauthorized money bookings of over 3,000 euros. Affected people had previously offered objects on online sales platforms and received the alleged possibility of paying via PayPal.

According to the information from news.de Transactions that the victims then followed. The result was unauthorized payments that have now also been reported to PayPal support and the sales platforms. The police urgently advise you to critically question links and QR codes and not to click blindly to protect themselves from this stitch.

QR codes and the risk of quishing

Another aspect of fraud are the fake QR codes, which are used not only in the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, but also nationwide by criminals. This method, known as "quishing", combines QR codes with phishing methods. According to ZDF , such codes are often spread in emails or letters that are supposed to attract users on fraudulent websites. Here there is a risk that sensitive data, such as online banking information, will get into the wrong hands.

The consumer advice centers therefore give valuable tips for the safe handling of QR codes. This only includes scanning QR codes if you are sure of their seriousness, as well as checking the links for suspicious endings. Deactivating the automatic opening function for QR code scanners can also be helpful. Direct contact with companies or banks is also recommended, especially if suspicious codes are in circulation. The consumer center offers free advice on such topics, among other things an.

prevention and reactions

The police have asked everyone affected to inform their house bank to prevent possible further debit. There are now a variety of prevention tips that are available online on the website of police-beratung.de. The police staff urgently warn of the fraudsters' professional approach and advise you to get well informed and be careful.

Although no major financial damage from this stitch has become known in Lower Saxony, it is advisable to remain vigilant. The perpetrators act skillfully and can bring confidence through previously data.