The Brief
- An Atlanta woman was scammed out of $800 by a teenager using a QR code to access her bank account, bypassing typical verification methods.
- Experts warn that phishing scams using QR codes are increasing as digital payments become more common, advising users to interact only with trusted sources.
- The victim expressed regret over trusting the teens, highlighting the advanced technology used in scams and the need for caution in electronic transactions.
ATLANTA – An Atlanta woman is warning others after she says she was scammed out of $800 by a so-called “water boy,” a teenager selling water on the street corner.
She says they used a QR code to access her bank account.
What we know:…