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Traffic Violation Scam Texts Now Use QR Codes to Bypass Security Filters and Steal Payment Data

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Phishing campaigns are using fake traffic violation notices with embedded QR codes in text messages to steal personal and financial information from residents across multiple U.S. states. This method bypasses security filters by disguising malicious links within images of fabricated court notices, making it harder for automated tools to detect the scam. Developers and tech professionals should be vigilant about such sophisticated phishing tactics and educate users on how to identify and avoid these scams.

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