QR code traffic scams sound clever – but they’re deeply concerning

New phishing scams are using QR codes in fake traffic violation texts to steal personal and financial data. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

50+ QR Code usage statistics 2026: Consumer and marketing data

QR Codes are no longer something people “try.” They’re something people use every day, whether it’s scanning a restaurant ...
WTSP

Yes, scammers are using fake QR codes to put malware on your phone, access your accounts

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — From restaurant menus to parking meters, and even on your screen while watching 10 Tampa Bay newscasts, QR codes are everywhere. The simple, square barcodes known as Quick ...

New Scam Alert: QR Codes Replace Links in Traffic Ticket Phishing

Scammers are using fake traffic violation texts with QR codes to steal personal and financial data, posing as state courts ...
Tech Xplore

Fake QR codes make for easy scams—be careful what you scan out there

It's a simple thing we encounter many times every single week—often while in a hurry. You pull up at a parking spot, scan a ...
Hindustan Times

India is facing a ‘QR code crisis’ and no one is taking it seriously

Could a QR code put your privacy at risk? You see them everywhere, from restaurant tables to payment counters to street ads. QR codes have become part of our daily routines, especially in India where ...