What is the "Fake Shopping Discount QR Code" scam in Hong Kong?

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Scam operators in tourist areas distribute flyers or post stickers with QR codes promising exclusive discounts at electronics and cosmetics stores. Scanning the code directs to a page that harvests personal details or installs a credential-stealing app. A variation sends WhatsApp messages to tourists purportedly from "Hong Kong Tourism Board" with a coupon redemption link that leads to a phishing page mimicking a well-known retailer. Never scan QR codes from street flyers or unsolicited messages. Official Hong Kong Tourism Board promotions are distributed only through hktb.com or their official social media accounts. If a discount link is shared, navigate directly to the retailer's official site rather than following the link.

Online Scams in Hong Kong

Fake Shopping Discount QR Code

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