Before you do anything else, be skeptical whenever you receive an unsolicited QR code. Whether it comes through email, text, or pops up unexpectedly, take a moment to ask yourself, "Was I expecting this?" Pausing to question it can protect you from potential scams, just like Tom did when he received something unexpected from his bank. #CyberSecurity #StaySafeOnline #ThinkBeforeYouScan
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