Being a novice in online selling, he scanned the QR code with an intent to receive the money, but lost ₹5,000 instead. Much to his surprise, the scamster had the audacity to tell him to scan ...

The Federal Trade Commission and the United States Postal Inspection Service have both issued warnings about this new twist on an old scam.

"The reports are saying when you scan this QR code they physically get access to your phone, they drain your bank account and they can install software and that is 100 percent false," said Mongeluzo.

(WFLA) — Nearly every day, you come across a QR code to scan with your ... said crooks do this to get you to turn over private information so they can steal your money. “If the red flags ...

Scan that little square and you ... What it boils down to is that QR codes are just one more way for cybercriminals to get what they want and yet another threat people need to be on the lookout ...

If you get a package you are not expecting or you didn't order, don't scan the QR code, said the FTC in a blog post in 2023. "A scammer’s QR code could take you to a spoofed site that looks real ...

Over 94 million consumers will use their phone to scan ... QR codes can take you to fake websites or install malware all with the same purpose — to steal your identity and money." ...