Quishing,” or QR-code phishing, is emerging as a fast-growing fraud tactic. • Consumer advocates say older adults are among the most frequent targets ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- QR codes are more popular than ever! Companies can have consumers scan them for links to restaurant menus, app downloads, shopping promotions and more. But QR codes cannot be read by ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Fraudulent QR codes are popping up across the country and according the Better Business Bureau, scanning these codes can be dangerous for your personal information and your money.

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 ...

QR code scan with stop symbol on it. With great convenience comes great responsibility. QR codes have opened up a whole new world of ease for consumers and businesses. But as with any new tech, ...

Residents are being warned to stay alert for a new scam involving unsolicited packages and malicious QR codes that could put ...

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 ...

Quick Response codes (a.k.a QR codes) have been around for years — as far back as 1994, in fact — and have become fairly common at this point. The little square-shaped, pixelated-looking barcodes seem ...

QUESTION: Is there a way to tell if a QR code is safe? ANSWER: QR (Quick Response) codes are actually two-dimensional barcodes that were initially developed for the automotive industry back in 1994 to ...

With the digital world becoming more interactive and integrated, QR codes have become a common feature in daily activities. A QR code (Quick Response code) is a type of barcode that contains ...