IRS Imposter Scams And QR Code Fraud: What You Must Know

Imposter scams are surged in 2025, especially IRS scams using gift cards, QR codes, and AI. Learn how to spot fake notices ...
ConsumerAffairs

QR code scams are on the rise—Here’s how to spot them and protect yourself

The USPS is warning about a rise in QR code scams, including “mystery” packages designed to trick people into scanning ...
WBAL-TV

QR code scams: Cybersecurity expert warns how to avoid falling victim to 'Quishing'

THEY SEEM TO BE JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE. QR CODES OR QUICK RESPONSE CODES ARE SMALL BARCODES THAT WHEN YOU SCAN THEM WITH YOUR PHONE, TAKE YOU JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE. LIKE THIS RANDOM YOUTUBE VIDEO OF ME ...
Post and Courier

Who loves QR codes? Scammers, that's who, according to the FBI, FTC and others

The expanded use of QR codes has been a convenience for some and an annoyance for many. Does anyone really want to scan one with their phones to read a restaurant menu? Lately they have become another ...
Android Authority

Don't scan another unknown QR code without running it by this threat detector

McAfee’s latest Scam Detector update focuses on stopping scams before you click, scan, or reply. Real-time QR code scanning is a major upgrade, helping users avoid fake login pages and malware-filled ...

Fake QR car park scams soar 1,300% in three years and many victims get a parking ticket too

Drivers have lost thousands of pounds in the scam that sees criminals stick fake QR codes over legitimate parking payment ...
WREG

Be careful, that QR code could be a scam!

Package delivery and shipping scams also skyrocket this time of year, and the WREG Investigators learned scammers are using new technology to trick consumers out of their money and identities. Daniel ...