If you’re often trying to stay up on the latest scams, so you don’t someday become a cautionary tale where you share a story with your friends about having your bank account emptied and your identity ...

QR codes have become embedded in daily life for many adults. Their spread was highlighted on Super Bowl Sunday, when a bouncing QR code on a brightly colored field occupied 30 seconds of very ...

Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

Learn how to identify fake QR codes and avoid scams. Spot QR code red flags before scanning and stay safe with these practical tips Learning how to identify fake QR codes from legitimate ones isn’t ...

Scanning a restaurant menu QR code feels quick and harmless, but in 2025, fake QR scams are silently stealing personal and financial details, warns a report by the New York Post. Here’s what can go ...

(KRON) — The Walnut Creek Police Department is warning drivers to be on the lookout for a parking meter scam involving fake Amazon QR code stickers. Walnut Creek PD said its parking enforcement team ...

Before you scan that QR code, did you know scammers can swap out QR codes to trick people into handing over their info and stealing their money? Yes, we reported an incident in 2023. Fast-forward to ...

There's a worrying new alert that anyone who regularly uses time-saving QR codes must not ignore. It appears cyber crooks are now using these scannable boxes to trick people into handing over personal ...