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Authorities warn residents about new Amazon QR code scam

Residents are being warned to stay alert for a new scam involving unsolicited packages and malicious QR codes that could put ...
The New York Times

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 messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...

The QR menu on your table looks harmless, but could it secretly steal your financial information

Scanning a restaurant menu QR code feels quick and harmless, but in 2025, fake QR scams are silently stealing personal and financial details, warns a report by the New York Post. Here’s what can go ...