Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your information
A scammer’s QR code could take you to a spoofed site that looks real but isn’t. And if you log in to the spoofed site, the scammers could steal any information you enter. Or the QR code could install malware that steals your information before you realize it.
BBB Scam Alert: Fraudulent QR codes continue to be used in a …
Jul 17, 2024 · Consumer reports to Better Business Bureau and warnings issued by police departments in cities nationwide detail how some QR codes direct users to phishing websites, fraudulent payment portals...
The growing abuse of QR codes in malware and payment scams …
Dec 11, 2023 · The US Federal Trade Commission has become the latest organization to warn against the growing use of QR codes in scams that attempt to take control of smartphones, make fraudulent charges, or...
Quishing is the new QR code scam you need to watch out for
4 days ago · In a quishing attack, a QR code is usually sent as an attachment to an email. The email will appear to be from a legitimate source, such as a lender. When you scan the code, it will direct you to ...
FBI warns criminals are using fake QR codes to scam users
Jan 20, 2022 · FBI warns about cybercriminals tampering with QR codes. How it works: A code is scanned via a phone camera app, and the user is then redirected to the relevant website. Troubles can arise, the FBI ...
QR Codes Can Hide Risky Links, F.T.C. Warns - The New York Times
Dec 10, 2023 · Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said.
Quishing Scam Warning: How to Avoid Dangerous Fake QR Codes …
1 day ago · Here are some helpful ways to stay clear of a quishing scam: Look for doctored codes: If you’re scanning from a paper QR code in a public place, make sure there aren’t extra stickers on top of ...
Think twice before scanning a QR code - CBS News
Dec 11, 2023 · FTC warns scammers are using QR codes to steal personal data 05:04. Scanning a QR code can expose you to identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Be wary of QR code scams, warns the FTC
Dec 10, 2023 · The FTC published an alert saying that harmful QR codes can be used to steal money or personal information and to be skeptical when scanning one.
FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense Against QR Code Scams
Sep 19, 2023 · The QR code scam has evolved much like all other scams. Now scammers are using QR codes and gift cards together. Scammers may call and say they’re going to send a QR code to your phone, so you...