(WHNT) – News 19 sat down with Karen Reeves the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, to find out about a new scam circulating the area. Reeves warns you to not scan QR codes on unexpected ...

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.

Scammers are placing QR codes on unexpected packages to trick consumers into revealing personal information. Scanning these malicious QR codes can lead to fake websites that steal data or install ...

The FBI is warning people to be extra careful with QR codes, especially those found on packages they didn't order. Scammers are increasingly using these codes to trick people into giving away personal ...

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a new scam that starts right at your front door. According to a recent alert from the FTC, the scam begins with fraudsters sending a mysterious ...

QR codes have become an essential tool for accessing digital content quickly and efficiently. They provide a seamless way to connect to websites, make payments, download apps, and much more. With your ...

It's generally best to avoid scanning a QR code of unknown origin, and caution is becoming more important as threats proliferate. Anybody can make a QR code in a matter of seconds using free online ...

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