🔍 Scanned and Scammed: Understanding The Face and QR Cons
🧠 What Are Face and QR Code Scams?

In today’s fast-moving digital world, scammers are evolving faster than ever. Two of the most dangerous and rising threats in the Web3, fintech, and crypto spaces are Facial Recognition Scams and QR Code Cons.

👤 1. Facial Recognition Scams:
Scammers use deepfake technology or stolen biometric data to impersonate victims. With just a single selfie from your social media, attackers can:

Unlock facial-ID protected wallets

Bypass identity verification (KYC)

Access personal or banking apps

Even register for SIM cards or open crypto accounts in your name

📲 2. QR Code Scams:
QR codes may look simple, but they can hide malicious intent:

Fake Payment Requests: Scammers paste malicious QR codes over real ones in stores.

Phishing Links: Malicious sites steal your wallet keys or personal data when scanned.

Crypto Wallet Hijacks: A QR code can redirect your payment to the hacker's wallet address.

🚨 Real-World Examples
1.China (2023): A woman’s biometric data was used to pass KYC and drain her wallet in under 3 minutes.

2.Europe (2024): Fake event posters with malicious QR codes led hundreds to phishing sites stealing thousands in crypto.

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself
Avoid scanning unknown QR codes from flyers, posts, or emails.

Use official apps to scan QR codes (like Binance, Trust Wallet).

Don’t share selfies or ID photos online casually.

Enable extra layers of security: 2FA, biometric+PIN, or app verification.

Check URLs that appear after scanning QR codes before clicking.

🔚 Final Thoughts
Face and QR scams are stealthy, smart, and increasingly common. Awareness is your best defense. Never trust — always verify.