Most Americans say they scan QR codes without checking their source — but the FTC warns that could be a costly mistake, thanks to this growing scam

According to NordVPN, 73% of Americans report scanning QR codes without verifying their source, with 26 million having ...
WINK NEWS

QR code scam alert: How to spot and avoid malicious packages

QR codes are popping up everywhere, and now they're being used by scammers in a new scheme. The FBI issued an alert about scammers sending packages with malicious QR codes. These codes often appear on ...
ABC7

Thieves are using fake QR codes on parking meters to scam drivers. Here's how to protect yourself

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- QR codes are everywhere and even though they may seem harmless, scammers are now using them to drain your wallet. Vance Ingmanson was in San Clemente when he saw a sign with a QR ...
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Fake parking sign QR code scams reported in Southern California. How to protect yourself

Cases of fake QR codes on stickers affixed to real parking meter signs have been reported recently in Southern California. In Redondo Beach, the scam involved 150 parking meters where stickers with a ...
FOX8 Cleveland

QR code scams are hidden in plain sight. Here’s how to spot them

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – QR codes are everywhere these ...