JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A crime trend making its way across the country and could be coming to a parking meter near you. Fake QR (quick response) codes are making it possible for crooks to steal your ...

As a way to reduce contact during the pandemic, businesses put QR codes to good use, enabling people to safely order food, pay for parking, redeem offers, and more, all without risking COVID-19 ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Trying to find parking in downtown St. Pete or Tampa, or along one of our many gorgeous beaches can be a hassle. One tool that has made it a little easier once you find a spot ...

Action Fraud said it had received 784 reports of various scams involving QR codes between April 2024 and April 2025 across ...

QR codes are a type of barcode, or scannable pattern, that contain various forms of data, like website links, account ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A new email scam campaign is using QR codes to get your sensitive information. It's called "quishing" or QR phishing, and security experts say it's when fraudsters launch email ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Families in West Michigan have reported receiving unsolicited packages containing items they never ordered, sparking concerns about potential scams. The Better Business Bureau ...

You can scan a QR code using the camera on your smartphone, tablet, or computer — however, you may need to download an app.