QR codes have become an everyday occurrence for a lot of things we encounter, but multiple federal agencies are urging ...

You might be used to receiving scam emails or texts, but did you know that you can also get scammed through a QR code? This increasingly common form of scam is referred to as quishing – and it's been ...

The FBI issued a public service announcement on July 31, 2025, warning consumers not to scan QR codes found inside ...

Wytheville PD is warning about a “brushing” scam involving unexpected Amazon packages with QR codes. Police say do not scan ...

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 ...

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office warns of text scams impersonating District Court with fake “Notice of Hearing” for traffic violations urging QR code scans—avoid links, verify directly, and report ...

As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, a sophisticated new threat is targeting unsuspecting taxpayers through the very ...

Entergy said that it does not use QR codes for payment and strongly discouraged users from scanning the code.

Scammers are using QR codes to trick people into paying them. Methods include sticking scam codes over legit ones on parking ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Quick response codes, better known as QR codes, are a fast and simple way to access information, pay for parking, or view restaurant menus. However, their convenience can sometimes ...

Scammers are taking the old “brushing scam” and making it more dangerous. Traditionally, brushing scams involved sending you packages you didn’t order so sellers could post fake reviews in your name.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Fake QR codes are being placed on Traverse City parking meters in what city officials said could be a scam to trick users into making phony payments. While ...