Why the FBI is telling people not to scan QR codes on mystery packages left at doorsteps

Receiving a package you didn't order might seem harmless, but the FBI says one detail inside these mystery deliveries should ...
Action News Jax

Scammed by a scan: How to avoid getting ripped off by a QR code

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 ...

7 Places QR Code Phishing Is Hooking Men Right Now

Walk past a shiny sticker on a wall, scan it quickly, and boom — a problem starts growing quietly inside a phone. QR codes ...
NBC New York

QR code warning: What is ‘quishing' and how to avoid getting scammed

Rauer said the BBB has seen an increase in so-called “quishing” scams, which involve using QR codes. “It will lead to you to a phishing website which will extract your personal information, your ...
WTSP

Law enforcement warn of QR parking payment scams

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 ...

Scanning that QR code can leave you vulnerable. Here’s how to protect yourself

It’s hard to believe that something nefarious can lie within a QR code, but it can. QR codes have become a convenience of ...
Forbes

Thought-Provoking QR Code Trends And Best Practices

Benjamin Claeys is CEO of QR TIGER, MENU TIGER, and GiftLips. He also hosts Stay QRious, a podcast about QR code best practices. The idea for QR codes was first conceived to help track automotive ...