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 ...
New York Post

QR code scams are on the rise, FTC warns — here’s how to protect yourself

QR codes have become increasingly popular since the COVID-19 pandemic, which proliferated their usage in the form of paperless menus or bills. But with the convenience and efficiency of the scannable ...
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 ...
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Should You Trust That Random QR Code?

You could probably tell the difference between a real text message and one sent by a scammer. The phishing text likely has a sense of urgency, asks for payment as a gift card and might make you ...
CNET

Is That a Fake QR Code? How to Spot One and Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Scammers can use fake QR codes to steal your money and identity. But what can you do when you need a menu? Jason Steele Expert Reviewer and Contributor As a freelance personal finance writer since ...
Yahoo

Most Americans scan QR codes without checking their source — but the FTC warns that could cost you. Here’s how

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a new scam that starts right at your front door. According to a recent alert from the FTC, the scam begins with fraudsters sending a mysterious ...
WFMY News2

Are these QR codes for microchipping your pet legit? How to test any QR code you scan

GREENSBORO, N.C. — You see QR codes in restaurants, parking lots, and just recently on a flyer about pet microchips. The flyer is being reposted all over social media, even on the WFMY page, after ...