FBI warns of QR code scam disguised in mystery packages

Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious ...

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 ...
Yahoo

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

The FBI is warning the public to watch out for unexpected packages featuring QR codes. On Friday, the FBI published an alert about packages that arrive without any sender information but include QR ...
The Denver Post

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 ...
WATE 6 On Your Side

How to tell if a QR code is legitimate: 6 On Your Side investigates

DANRIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer was sent by the Jefferson County Rescue Squad, which ...
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Beware the QR code: How a new scam is costing consumers £10,000 per day

Whether you’re ordering drinks to your table in a pub or want to pay for car parking, QR codes make life simple. A quick scan of a black-and-white grid on your mobile phone takes you straight ... To ...