3 days ago · WASHINGTON — If you receive a package you didn’t order, you may not want to open it. The FBI is warning about a new scam where criminals are sending unsolicited packages containing …

Jan 23, 2025 · If you scan the QR code, it could take you to a phishing website that steals your personal information, like credit card numbers or usernames and passwords. It could also download malware …

Mar 7, 2025 · Consumers may be exposing their phones or tech devices to malware or other fraudulent links via QR codes. Here are several things to remember before you scan.

Aug 17, 2025 · The FBI says “QR code scam has evolved much like all other scams,” and “if you happen to scan a scammer’s bad code, you could end up giving them access to your device.”

Jun 12, 2025 · Is that QR code safe? Learn about common QR code scams, their risks, and how to spot and avoid them.

Jul 27, 2025 · Almost three-quarters of Americans (73%) scan QR codes without verification, and more than 26 million have already been directed to malicious sites, according to NordVPN. The FTC …

Jul 30, 2021 · Companies use QR codes to point consumers to their apps, track packages, or view menus. But because these codes can’t be read by the human eye, they have become a way for …

Jul 9, 2023 · QR codes are fast and easy to create, making it even easier for cybercriminals to steal your information or load malware onto your device. Here are some common QR code scams that you …

Feb 20, 2025 · Have you ever scanned a QR Code and ended up at an unfamiliar or strange web site? Have you ever received a QR code from an unfamiliar email address or via text message urging you …

Jul 27, 2025 · State and local advisories this summer have reached across the U.S., with the New York Department of Transportation and Hawaii Electric warning customers about avoiding QR code scams.