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 ...
DPA International on MSN

Beware: Check QR codes before you scan them to avoid 'quishing' scams

Watch out for quishing, or phishing through dodgy QR codes, the latest scam catching people unawares - costing some thousands ...
The New York Times

That QR Code You’re About to Scan Could Be Risky, F.T.C. Warns

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Don’t scan QR codes on unsolicited packages delivered to your house, FBI warns

The FBI is warning people of a new scam involving fake packages with QR codes designed to steal data. If people scan the code on a package they were not expecting, it prompts them to provide personal ...
Los Angeles Times

Fake QR codes posted on Redondo Beach parking meters to scam drivers, police say

Someone affixed fraudulent QR codes to parking meters in popular areas of Redondo Beach in an attempt to scam residents and visitors, authorities warned. The QR codes — which direct people to a ...
Inc

Why Some Brands Say QR Codes Are the Clothing Labels of the Future–and a Massive Opportunity

The reasoning behind the push for QR code labels is manifold. At a surface level, lengthy clothing tags can be uncomfortable and wasteful–requiring the apparel industry to “produce so much label tape ...