QR codes can contain URLs, embedded text (up to 4000 characters), email, PDF, pre-filled messages, and phone numbers. They essentially store information in a non-discernible way until you've ...

QR codes themselves are not malicious, but the ease with which criminals can create their own, fake codes to dupe consumers is a concern. The FBI wants people to check the websites that QR codes ...

Now QR codes also serve a much different purpose: as a tool for scammers. In December 2023, the Federal Trade Commission warned of a new form of phishing, which occurs when a consumer receives a ...

These codes quickly integrated into our daily lives—and scammers noticed. They began positioning a fake QR code in places QR codes were used legitimately, making it hard to know which ones to trust.

A Quick Response code, or QR code, is an easy way to access information on your mobile device. However, a scam that uses the codes at parking meters is making people become more vigilant before ...

That QR Code You’re About to Scan Could Be Risky, F.T.C. Warns Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text ...

GS1 QR codes support inventory management and tracking in the supply chain. You’ve probably experienced the time-consuming and tedious manual data entry process and had your fair share of slip-ups.