Scanning QR codes in open spaces, like car parks might pose a greater risk than somewhere like a pub or restaurant as it is ...

The Lucas County Court of Common Pleas has issued a warning about a scam regarding parking fines making rounds across the Toledo area.

NHTSA is warning drivers about a surge in scam text messages falsely claiming recipients owe unpaid traffic tickets or tolls. The scams use fake co ...

The USPS is warning about a rise in QR code scams, including “mystery” packages designed to trick people into scanning malicious codes. Scammers are placing fake QR codes in everyday places—like ...

A rise in fake QR code scams is targeting drivers using car parks ...

Cybercriminals are increasingly using fake QR codes to trick South Africans into handing over sensitive information.

Short for "quick response" code, the small barcodes are ubiquitous, getting scanned using a phone's camera to link to restaurant menus, online payment systems or any other digital task. "We're all ...

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 ...

The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely claims a court order requiring payment for traffic violations. The fraudulent ...

Authorities are warning the public about a scam involving fake court notices that appear to come from the Superior Court of California and demand immediate payment through QR codes or other unofficial ...

Town centre shoppers could be caught out by "scam QR codes" that have been spotted pasted onto official PayByPhone signage at ...