Police warning over Swansea QR code bus scam posters

South Wales Police have issued a warning to students not to scan QR codes advertising reduced bus fares.

Kit Peters
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The posters have been reported to have been seen in different locations around the town centre are suspected to contain a virus and pose a serious data protection breach to those who use it.

A statement from the force said:

“We are aware of posters advertising reduced bus fares for students being placed in areas around Swansea.

“These posters feature a QR code, which when scanned, downloads a virus to your device and allows personal information to be obtained without your knowledge or consent.

“Please exhibit caution. Our University Liaison Team will remove these posters when identified.”

[Lead image: South Wales Police]

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Kit Peters

Kit Peters is a journalist and the editor of Swansea Bay News, covering Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire since 2020.


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