QR code phishing has emerged as a serious threat. A retrofit variation that uses cryptographic security and can even work ...

Police have issued a warning about a new QR code scam that allows hackers to access victims' smartphones within seconds. The scam involves sending unsuspecting individuals a package containing a “free ...

Fake QR codes are being placed on Traverse City parking meters in what city officials said could be a scam to trick ...

Stick to the ones that you are sure of. Restaurants and logins are safe and typically come directly from the source. As ...

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

As UPI transactions rise, so do frauds. From phishing to fake QR codes, here's how scammers operate and key steps to protect ...

Chandigarh: The PGI is set to streamline its patient feedback and complaint mechanism by introducing a QR code-based system.

The ubiquitous QR ("quick response") codes that appear on everything from parking pay stations to soda cans and promotional ...

A driver was fraudulently charged £170 after falling for a scam at a seafront car park. Fraudsters targeted a parking area at Whitburn Road, Sunderland, by placing QR codes on payment machines. When ...

Fake QR codes trick users into revealing sensitive data, but Rochester University researchers developed a security solution.

Techopedia explores the latest payment scams in 2025, including deepfake fraud, refund phishing, and voice cloning.