Hacker Takes Control of a Man's TV & Puts a QR Code on the Screen. The Man Scans it and Loses Thousands of Dollars.

 A Florida policeman who recently had surgeries after being hit takes a financial blow when a hacker puts a QR code on his TV. He scans it and it directs him to call a phone number, connecting him with scammers ready to steal his money.

Rafael Cubela; credit: 7 News

Florida Policeman Hacked After Scanning a QR Code on His TV

7 News reported that a policeman who drives a motorcycle is recovering from a vehicle colliding into him, and something else happened.

As he was recovering, he was watching a movie on Amazon Prime when a QR code came on his TV screen. He scanned the code and it directed him to call a phone number.

After he called the number, they informed him that they were employees of Amazon. The representative could tell him personal information, all found on his smartphone.

Rafael said:

 “He knew my Social Security, the last four numbers, he knew the banks that I used, that were on my phone.”

After the scammer said he fixed the problem, Rafael noticed that his smartphone was displaying strange notifications. 

After all of this, Rafael also noticed that he opened up an app and saw a large amount of money from one of his accounts.

Sure enough, the scammers had stolen $5,000 from Rafael's bank account.

He contacted his bank, and the bank refused to return the money.

Rafael said:

“For them to say that they’re not going to be held responsible for this, to me, it’s sad.”

Now he will take it to small claims court after he recovers from his surgery. 

Always be aware that scanning a QR code can allow hackers to gain access to your phone and personal information.

Oregon ARCO Sends Check to Over Million in US for $94.42

U.S. residents: Did you receive a check in the mail for $94.42?

Many residents in the state of Oregon are wondering if a check they received for $94.42 is real. Yes. It is a real check. This is not a scam, according to KVAL CBS Channel 13 news story. 

Oregon ARCO issues Check for $94.42 

Over 1 million Oregon residents have received a check in the mail for $94.42 and there is an explanation. If you used your debit card to buy gas at Oregon ARCO between January 1, 2011 and August 30, 2013, you will receive a check for $94.42.

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum says: "We always encourage Oregonians to be on the look out for scams and to know the signs that something could be a scam. But, in this case, the checks are real. We want Oregonians to know they are safe to cash this check at the bank. If you used a debit card at an Oregon ARCO and am/pm gas station during this time period, you qualify for this class action settlement. This is your money, and we hope that all Oregonians will help us spread the word."

The return address reads:

SCHARFSTEIN V BP WCP LLC

PO BOX 4199

PORTLAND OR 97208-4199