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 of dollars. The good news is, you can try and avoid the trap. Read More

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 already been directed to malicious sites that aim to steal their information or ... Read More

QR code scams: What to know and how to avoid them

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- QR codes are everywhere, but that doesn't mean all of them are safe to use. It's estimated that this year alone, about 98 million Americans will scan a QR code with their phone. Read More

Don't Fall for This Sneaky QR Code Scam if You Get a Surprise Package

That would be a big mistake. These codes can easily take you to any URL with a quick tap, and that's a dangerous access point for all types of cybercrime. It could lead to an automatic download of ... Read More

Beware the QR code: How a new scam is costing consumers £10,000 per day

How a new scam is costing consumers £10,000 per day - A new type of scam cost consumers more than £3.5m last year - make sure you know how to identify it ... Read More

Chambersburg police and FBI warn of QR code scam involving unsolicited packages

The FBI said criminals are sending unsolicited packages with QR codes that prompt recipients to provide personal and financial information or unknowingly download malicious software that steals data ... Read More

Scam Alert: Beware of Package QR Codes Used to Steal Personal Information

Scammers are taking the old “brushing scam” and making it more dangerous. Traditionally, brushing scams involved sending you packages you didn’t order so sellers could post fake reviews in your name. Read More

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 ... Read More

Before you scan, make sure QR code isn't a fake

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A warning about cybercriminals tampering with QR codes. QR codes are growing in popularity during the COVID pandemic as you can find the codes just about everywhere, from ... Read More