LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Cybercriminals are looking to give students, teachers, and administrators a masterclass in identity theft.
It starts with an email claiming to be from your school, college, or university. It tells you to scan a QR code to update your contact information, check your benefits, or apply for an opportunity. Scanning the code takes you to a Google Form that you’re instructed to fill out.
You might not notice an issue, because Google Forms are so common in educational settings, but this one is a fake! Filling it out means handing over all your sensitive information to scammers in one convenient package.
To avoid this type of phishing scam, always be suspicious of QR codes in attachments. Never open unexpected attachments, or those from unfamiliar senders. While this scam targets students and teachers, remember, phishing can target anyone.
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