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QR codes are extremely popular ways to get people to navigate on mobile devices to sites without having to provide long URLs. However this can lead to being duped into inputting personal information into fraudulent sites. This guide sheds light on scam avenues and how best to avoid them.

Phishing attacks via text message (SMS) or smishing is a newer form of scam that attempts to gain information or action from someone in real time.

As organizations move to make their accounts and infrastructure more secure, scammers and bad actors are working to make their attacks more sophisticated. Recently we have begun to see an influx of new phishing scams, trying to get people to scan QR codes that lead to malicious content.

When evaluating potential employment, you must be careful to avoid scams and fraudulent postings. While Framingham State University makes every attempt to block them, scammers constantly find new ways to bypass the system. Learn more about employment scams and how to be vigilant.