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Got an unexpected package with a QR code? It may be a trick, police warns

These packages arrive without a return address and include vague instructions prompting recipients to scan the QR code to ...

FBI warns of QR code scam disguised in mystery packages

Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious ...
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QR code scams put personal data at risk, FTC warns

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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 ...
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Yes, scammers can use QR codes to steal your personal information

Have you ever received an unsolicited message with a Quick Response (QR) code? One of our VERIFY readers did and asked the team if a scammer was targeting her. Legitimate companies and businesses use ...
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Scam Alert: Marshall County DA's office warns of QR code scam in unexpected packages

The Marshall County District Attorney's Office is warning the public about a growing scam in which people receive mystery ...