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The 6 Scams Experts Say Will Explode in 2026: How to Beat Them

The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account. From Amazon texts to QR codes, these scams are something experts all over ... Read More

Bringing awareness to QR code scams or ‘quishing’

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Brian Ledbetter with Guidepoint Security explains a new scam called “quishing” is using fake QR codes to install malware on devices and steal information. The Federal Trade ... Read More

Fraudulent QR codes continue to be used in a variety of scams

The use and consumer familiarity with QR codes present an opportunity for businesses to direct current or potential customers to their websites, mobile apps, digital marketplaces, or anything else ... Read More

QR code scams: Cybersecurity expert warns how to avoid falling victim to 'Quishing'

THEY SEEM TO BE JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE. QR CODES OR QUICK RESPONSE CODES ARE SMALL BARCODES THAT WHEN YOU SCAN THEM WITH YOUR PHONE, TAKE YOU JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE. LIKE THIS RANDOM YOUTUBE VIDEO OF ME ... Read More

Scammers are targeting Houstonians through QR codes, experts warn

Cybersecurity experts are warning Houstonians to think twice before they scan that next QR code. Jerry O’Brien, a partner at GuidePoint Security based in The Woodlands, told Chron that scammers are ... Read More

QR code scams on the rise: What to watch for before you scan

Cybersecurity experts say scammers are exploiting the public’s trust in QR codes to steal money and personal information through a scam known as “quishing.” ... Read More

QR code 'quishing' scams reported in Georgia ahead of the holidays

ATLANTA — The holidays can bring happiness, hope, and hackers. They can also bring risk, with bad actors looking to take advantage of people using QR codes. It's a common scam hackers use that ... Read More

New 'quishing' scam targets QR code users nationwide

QR codes are everywhere, but not all of them are as innocent as they seem. The new digital threat is called "quishing." While some QR codes are safe, others can lead you to hazardous sites. RELATED: ... Read More

Beware of Fake QR Codes: Scammers Exploit Simple Technology to Steal Your Information

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — QR codes are everywhere these days – on restaurant menus, parking meters, and even holiday shopping deals, but cybersecurity experts warn that scammers are taking advantage ... Read More

Experts warn of rising holiday scams, and how shoppers can avoid becoming victims

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The holiday season brings family, festivities, and gift-giving, but it also brings a surge in scams that can drain bank accounts, damage credit, and take months to resolve. Read More

Viral video exposes parking 'QR-code scam'; Razorpay founder promises software fix

A video widely shared on social media this week has sparked concern over possible misuse of QR codes for payments at public parking sites. The clip shows a parking attendant allegedly using a Razorpay ... Read More