Nepal Police Uses April Fools' Day to Raise Awareness Against QR Code Scams

Kathmandu. Today is April 1st, a day widely known as 'April Fools' Day'.

This day is traditionally celebrated by playing pranks on friends and family. However, this year, the Nepal Police also joined in, 'fooling' many people while simultaneously delivering a crucial public awareness message.

The police issued a post urging citizens to 'scan the QR code to ensure no complaints or petitions have been filed against you.'

Upon scanning the QR code, users were greeted with an 'April Fools' message that included important safety information. The message stated:

The QR code you scanned was for an awareness campaign. We were joking today, but tomorrow, a similar QR code could lead you into a scam. Remember:

• Do not scan QR codes received from unknown individuals or untrusted sources.
• Remind your family members as well.
• Always verify before scanning and stay alert.

With the advancement of technology, the Nepal Police has been conducting such awareness campaigns through social media, which have been particularly well-received by the younger generation.

One user commented, 'I wasn't going to open it, but it was the verified Nepal Police account, and I got fooled. Thank you to the Nepal Police for raising awareness in such a fun way!'

Another user wrote, 'Life has become a joke lately, and today the Nepal Police decided to take part in it.'