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Raleigh officials are urging residents and visitors to be cautious of counterfeit QR codes that have been spotted around the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A new email scam campaign is using QR codes to get your sensitive information. It's called "quishing" or QR phishing, and security experts say it's when fraudsters launch email ...

When QR codes first hit the scene, they were a niche tool, employed by factories to track inventory or by museums to offer visitors unique interactive experiences. The pandemic made them more ...

Scammers are taking the old “brushing scam” and making it more dangerous. Traditionally, brushing scams involved sending you packages you didn’t order so sellers could post fake reviews in your name.

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.

A QR code is essentially a barcode that stores a URL your phone’s browser can easily open. Scanning one won’t automatically infect your device or expose personal data, despite common misconceptions.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- As QR codes get more popular, the Better Business Bureau is seeing more reports of con artists using them to mislead consumers. The BBB recommends ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The city of Columbia is warning residents and visitors to pay close attention to any QR code they scan after a fake one was found on a city parking meter. On Friday, Columbia ...

Cybersecurity experts are warning about scammers using QR codes to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Short for "quick response" code, the small barcodes are ubiquitous, getting scanned using a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — QR code scams surge as holiday shopping season approaches QR codes have become ubiquitous in restaurants, stores and marketing campaigns, but a troubling trend is emerging: ...