Mindanao Users Warned: Fake QR Codes Used to Steal Personal Data

Mindanao Communities Alerted on Rising QR Code Scams

The National Privacy Commission highlights a new phishing technique called quishing, where scammers disguise malicious QR codes as legitimate ones to capture personal information. These deceptive codes can lead users to websites that look authentic but are designed to steal sensitive data.

Paano Gumagana ang Quishing

• Nagre-redirect ang pekeng QR code sa website na mukhang totoo.
• Kapag naglagay ka ng login details o password, maaaring makuha nila ang iyong personal information.
• Tinatawag itong QR code disguise dahil nakatago ang panlilinlang sa innocent-looking code.

Karaniwang Lokasyon ng Pekeng QR Codes

• Nakadikit sa pader, poste, at waiting sheds
• Pinapatong sa mesa sa café, fast-food chains, at restaurants
• Ikinakabit sa ibabaw ng mga legit QR posters

Paano Umiwas sa Quishing

Take 5 seconds to check:

1. Legit ba ang pagkakalagay? Mukhang official o printed lang sa bond paper?
2. May sticker o overlay? Baka tinakpan ang original QR.
3. Bakit humihingi ng personal details? Legit QR codes rarely ask for sensitive data.
4. Tama ba ang lokasyon nito? Restaurant menu vs. random QR on a street pole.

Tandaan: Hindi kailangan matakot sa QR codes – kailangan lang maging maingat. Isang maling scan, puwedeng ma-expose ang personal data mo.

Stay Secure and Informed Across Iligan and Mindanao

Protect your personal information by staying alert and verifying every QR code before scanning. Awareness is key to preventing data theft and strengthening digital safety in Iligan and surrounding Mindanao communities.