LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Elizabethtown Police Department is warning of a new scam involving fake QR codes. An ...
On Your Side has been sharing the 12 Scams of Christmas, and now we unwrap the crooked QR code, it's part two of the ...
The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account.
Quishing,” or QR-code phishing, is emerging as a fast-growing fraud tactic. • Consumer advocates say older adults are among the most frequent targets ...
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 ...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — City of Raleigh officials are warning of a possible downtown parking scam involving QR codes. According to officials, QR codes at on-street meters may have been placed by ...
Residents are being warned to stay alert for a new scam involving unsolicited packages and malicious QR codes that could put ...
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.
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 ...
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Though QR codes, or quick response codes, are quick, convenient, and virtually everywhere – scammers are using the black and white squares with a different goal in mind. While ...
Earlier this month, the City of Vancouver issued an alert warning about fraudulent QR code stickers stuck on some parking ...
The municipality warns anyone who scanned a QR code for parking in Whistler should contact their credit card company ...