Public Warned vs. QR Code Scam Amid Rising Cybercrimes
Philippine police are urging the public to be vigilant against a new scam called 'quishing,' which uses fake QR codes to steal personal and banking information, leading to fraudulent e-wallet transactions. Despite a decrease in cybercrime incidents in the first half of the year compared to 2025, the evolving sophistication of these scams necessitates caution.
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