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Beware: Check QR codes before you scan them to avoid 'quishing' scams

Watch out for quishing, or phishing through dodgy QR codes, the latest scam catching people unawares - costing some thousands ...
Berkshire Eagle

QR codes can make finding information quick and easy. But be careful — that link could lead you into trouble

They are everywhere! Those little black and white boxes with dots and squares: QR codes (Quick Response Codes). They show up in the mail, in email messages, in print, and on bulletin boards. Companies ...

Beware the QR code: How a new scam is costing consumers £10,000 per day

Figures from Action Fraud show that 784 reports of quishing were made to the fraud reporting service between April 2024 and ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

QR code scams on the rise: How to protect yourself

CINCINNATI (WKRC)— QR codes, once a convenient tool for accessing information, are now being exploited by criminals to scam unsuspecting users. Cybersecurity expert Dave Hatter explained the growing ...