• Due to the complexity of what appears to be a simple QR code, criminals are able to embed the code with links to viruses ...

By Titha Ghosh What Is The QR Code Scam? QR code scams happen when a seemingly harmless QR code redirects you to a fraudulent ...

In Brazil, QR codes have been powering Pix, the country's instant payment scheme, for years. Two fintechs are hoping that ...

If a code appears someplace unexpected, inspect it first. If it contains a URL with misspellings, the code could be a sign of fraud. Beware QR codes received unexpectedly.

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 ...

QR scanning is habitual —59% of users scan QR codes daily to access information, offers, and services instantly. Engagement is high-intent —A QR scan isn’t a casual scroll; it’s a decision.

To safeguard against these threats: Always be cautious with QR codes, especially if found in unexpected places. Verify the URL before opening it, looking out for misspellings, or switched letters.

QR codes are a fully-immersed part of life in 2024. But they got their start 30 years ago in 1994 in Japanese Toyota factories. “They used them as just a quick way to sense, you know, what, what ...

The most successful QR implementations deliver content that matches the customer's immediate context. A restaurant table QR code should show the menu, not the catering options.