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?

QR codes have become part of everyday life. From restaurant menus to event tickets, these square barcodes make it easy to access information with a quick scan. But convenience can come with risk.

"The six-digit code WhatsApp scam is a phishing scam. The scammer attempts to log into your WhatsApp account. When they do so, WhatsApp sends you a six-digit login code. The scammer sends you a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- As QR codes get more popular, the Better Business Bureau is seeing more reports of con artists using them to mislead consumers. The BBB recommends that if someone you know sends you a ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — QR codes are everywhere these days – on restaurant menus, parking meters, and even holiday shopping deals, but cybersecurity experts warn that scammers are taking advantage ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — If you've paid for public parking around Pinellas County, you've likely scanned a QR code to pay for your spot. However, you'll want to be careful and double-check what you're ...

Nottinghamshire County Council said the scam looked "fairly legitimate".

According to netizens, red packets containing an RM5 note and a card with a QR code have been randomly delivered to houses in certain residential areas. While the money is real, the QR code is where ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Scammers are now mailing sports trading cards posing as gifts, complete with a QR code that promises to verify authenticity. The hook? The card appears to be signed by Chiefs ...

FASTag users across India are being warned about a rising QR code scam that can empty bank accounts within minutes.