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Scan and be scammed. Officials are warning about a rise in “quishing attacks,” whereby con artists use nefarious QR codes that direct smartphone users to malicious sites that steal personal ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Though QR codes, or quick response codes, are quick, convenient, and virtually everywhere – scammers are using the black and white squares with a different goal in mind. While ...

(WJAR) — In this week's Scams with Steve, we're talking about QR code scams. They're increasing dramatically, and they're almost impossible to spot beforehand. “Scammers are always up on the latest ...

QR codes skyrocketed in popularity during the touch-free days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they’re everywhere. From menus to forms and posters– who doesn’t like these scannable shortcuts to ...

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...

Facebook posts about the dangers of consumers receiving a package as part of a brushing scam warn that the lone act of scanning a malicious QR code — a code found inside the unsolicited parcel — can ...

Hampstead police are warning Granite Staters about a QR code scam that has drained some people's bank accounts.The scam involves unexpected packages being delivered to homes with gifts such as jewelry ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa police are warning the community about a scam that targets people looking to use mobile payment methods in city parking lots. Fake QR code stickers have been spotted on ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The State of Illinois wants to make it easier for residents to show proof of vaccination by offering a new vaccination verification app. But the I-Team has found that won't be easy ...