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Beware: Check QR codes before you scan them to avoid 'quishing' scams

Watch out for quishing, or phishing through dodgy QR codes, the latest scam catching people unawares - costing some thousands ...
AOL

Most Americans scan QR codes without checking their source — but the FTC warns that could cost you. Here’s how

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 ...
The Denver Post

Scammers are posting fake QR codes on Denver parking signs; city asks for help

Scammers are placing fake QR codes on parking signs in Denver that send users to international websites instead of the city’s parking app. The first batch of fake codes appeared in Cherry Creek the ...

Got an unexpected package with a QR code? It may be a trick, police warns

These packages arrive without a return address and include vague instructions prompting recipients to scan the QR code to ...
TechSpot

Mystery packages with QR codes spark new wave of scams

WTF?! A new twist on package-related scams is drawing concern from federal authorities, as the FBI warns Americans to be vigilant when receiving unexpected parcels containing QR codes. According to a ...