Here’s how to scan a QR code using Android, iPhone or QR code scanning apps.

They make life easier by letting you access links, download files, or make payments with just a quick scan. But what if the QR code you need to scan is on your phone itself?

Learning how to identify fake QR codes from legitimate ones isn’t something most people think about until it’s too late.You see a square-shaped code, scan it without blinking, and next thing ...