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Don't Scan That QR Code Yet, Do This First and Thank Me Later

Before you scan that QR code, did you know scammers can swap out QR codes to trick people into handing over their info and stealing their money? Yes, we reported an incident in 2023. Fast-forward to ...
CNET

Don't Scan That QR Code Yet: The New Scam Threatening Your Phone

A recent kind of package scam encourages you to download your own malware via QR code. Here's what to watch out for. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...
The Conversation

Fake QR codes make for easy scams – be careful what you scan out there

It’s a simple thing we encounter many times every single week – often while in a hurry. You pull up at a parking spot, scan a QR code and pay within seconds. Or you sit down at a cafe, scan a code to ...
AOL

Most Americans scan QR codes without checking their source — but the FTC warns that could cost you. Here’s how

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a new scam that starts right at your front door. According to a recent alert from the FTC, the scam begins with fraudsters sending a mysterious ...
PC Magazine

Received a Mysterious Package With a QR Code? Don't Scan It

Received a Mysterious Package With a QR Code? Don't Scan It The FBI is warning about an emerging scam that uses QR codes on unwanted packages to trick users into submitting their personal information ...