Unsolicited packages, often containing cheap, low-value items, could be a sign of a scam known as 'brushing' and potential identity theft.

Ever wondered why seemingly harmless Amazon packages are suddenly landing on your doorstep with no sender name, no return address—just a mysterious QR code tucked inside, inviting you to scan it?

The Willoughby Hills Police Department recently provided information on QR code fraud in light of it becoming a growing threat in the digital world. While there haven’t been any reports received by ...

The scam begins as a typical brushing scam, but fraudsters use Amazon branding to deceive recipients. You don’t remember ...

QR codes offer unparalleled convenience, allowing quick access to websites, payments, and apps. However, as their popularity grows, so do the risks associated with them. Cybercriminals exploit these ...

Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are a very popular way to get information. QR codes are scannable barcodes that will direct you to a website. However, scammers can create QR codes to ...

Fraud investigators say at least 10% of QR codes attached to online orders, restaurant tabletops and public posters are scams, as Chinese state-sponsored hackers increasingly target financial ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police are urging residents to stay aware of fake QR code stickers around the city that could scam you this holiday season. The department says stickers have been found on parking ...

They are everywhere! Those little black and white boxes with dots and squares: QR codes (Quick Response Codes). They show up in the mail, in email messages, in print, and on bulletin boards. Companies ...