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Scammers are using QR codes to trick people into paying them. Methods include sticking scam codes over legit ones on parking kiosks for example, or sending anonymous packages with QR codes.

QR codes have become popular but pose risks for the unwary, the Federal Trade Commission warned in a consumer alert. Thieves have been using the digital codes to steal people's personal information.

Have you ever received an unsolicited message with a Quick Response (QR) code? One of our VERIFY readers did and asked the team if a scammer was targeting her. Legitimate companies and businesses use ...

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 ...

The intricate matrix pattern known as a QR code is an increasingly common and helpful way to access information with a smartphone. But the codes are also becoming a more prevalent way to rip people ...