Dr Jason Nurse, iCSS’s ECR Engagement Lead and a Reader in Cyber Security at the University of Kent’s School of Computing, was recently interviewed and filmed by ITV at iCSS’s space in Keynes College on the University of Kent’s Canterbury campus. Dr Nurse commented on how fake QR codes being used to scam people in car parks and why they are becoming so prevalent. His interview was made part of a news story of ITV News Meridian and broadcast on 18th November.
In the news story, Dr Nurse said: “QR code scams are becoming so prevalent. Firstly because QR codes are so popular. They’re used by restaurants, train companies and they’re also used all across society. So criminals sort of see that, and they immediately think, ‘hey, we can capitalise on that’ in the context of scams against people who don’t really understand and can’t tell easily whether something is actually fraudulent or not.”
Following this story, Dr Nurse was also interviewed for an ITV news segment on Black Friday scams, which aired on the 28th November. In the interview, he discussed the key scams facing individuals as they look for the latest deals, and most importantly, what members of the public should look out for in order to avoid being scammed.
Dr Nurse’s top tips included, “In looking for the best offers, be careful of what websites you access. Be vigilant and check deals and offers carefully. Avoid rushing into making a decision as it could be a criminal trying to trick you out of your hard-earned cash.”
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