Just thought I’d put this out there, FWIW.
This afternoon I was trying to set up a new wifi extender. I reached a point in the instructions that said to download a certain app from either the Apple or Google store — or scan the QR code. I already had my phone in one hand and instructions in the other so I scanned the code and a registration form popped up.
Long story short, the form was actually for an outfit called Fraavy.com, not the wifi extender company. No relationship at all. A Google search found Fraavy is a totally different outfit and likely a scam. (If they aren’t a scam, then their business model SUCKS.) If not a scam then it’s at least deceptive practices.
I immediately called my bank and canceled my card before any unauthorized charges were made, either by Fraavy or by anyone else to whom they might give or sell my info.
Supposedly I can go to Fraavy’s website and cancel my subscription but I’m not even going to try.
The message is simple. Be very careful when you scan a QR code. And/or when you think you are registering a new product or service. Make sure you aren’t registering/signing up with Fraavy instead. Or any other outfit that operates in a similar manner, somehow putting up a registration for their service rather than the one you intend.
I’ve never heard of this
Neither had I. So I thought I’d put the word out.
Thanks –
Heyyyyyy ! – I may speak, now ! Wotta relief ..
You’re right to be wary of apps – probably to be wary of every bloody thing on-line, Colorado ! I’m impressed by your mastery of your phone, though: I am utterly hopeless with mine.
Well, almost utterly.
Still prefer my laptop any day.
You spoke, but I had to dig your comment out of the moderation queue. I’ve no idea why.
Don’t be too impressed with my phone “mastery.” I curse the thing at least once a day, usually more, for not showing or doing what I want it to show or do. And of course I don’t know then if it’s my fault or the phone’s, but I strongly suspect it’s mine.