A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer ...

Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious software to steal sensitive information.

Fake QR codes help cybercriminals leverage stolen information to drain bank accounts. Other QR code scams trigger repeated charges to credit cards.

It's estimated that this year alone, about 98 million Americans will scan a QR code with their phone. But while QR codes are convenient, experts say you need to pause before you scan.

According to NordVPN, 73% of Americans report scanning QR codes without verifying their source, with 26 million having ...

“Since QR codes just look like a bunch of lines and blobs to most of us, it’s really difficult to spot a fake QR code,” says cybersecurity attorney Eva Novick.