The FBI has reported scams being run involving victims transferring money from their accounts having been provided with a QR code by the scammers to facilitate the transfer. To their crypto-currency wallets.
https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2021/PSA211104
This was reported by Bruce Schneier.
Wire Fraud Scam Upgraded with Bitcoin – Bruce Schneier
Just make sure (at home and at work) that you are 100% certain:
- Who has given you the instruction to transfer the funds?
- Who you are transferring the funds to?
Always ask these questions and add one more:
- Is this normal?
If in any doubt, check the transfer authorisation by making a phone call or just walking across the office and checking. Don’t use texts or email as those channels – if it is a scam/hack/business compromise may be tainted.
