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How to tell if a QR code is legitimate: 6 On Your Side investigates

A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer ...

Most Americans scan QR codes without checking their source — but the FTC warns that could cost you. Here’s how

According to NordVPN, 73% of Americans report scanning QR codes without verifying their source, with 26 million having ...
The Denver Post

Don’t scan QR codes on unsolicited packages delivered to your house, FBI warns

The FBI is warning people of a new scam involving fake packages with QR codes designed to steal data. If people scan the code on a package they were not expecting, it prompts them to provide personal ...