Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Fraudulent QR codes are popping up across the country and according the Better Business Bureau, scanning these codes can be dangerous for your personal information and your money.

QR codes can be very handy, allowing you to quickly pull up information about parking payment systems, details about gifts you've been sent, and even menus at restaurants you visit. But they also have ...

It's generally best to avoid scanning a QR code of unknown origin, and caution is becoming more important as threats proliferate. Anybody can make a QR code in a matter of seconds using free online ...

Raleigh officials are urging residents and visitors to be cautious of counterfeit QR codes that have been spotted around the ...

As we’ve become more familiar with seeing QR codes on just about everything, we’ve gained trust in the scanning system. And scammers are taking advantage of that. “The scammers, they are the only ...

While QR codes are convenient, they can also hide significant dangers. Many scammers now use them to trick people. Don't get caught out! When you scan a QR code, very little information appears on ...

THEY’VE FOUND THESE STICKERS. YEAH. THAT’S RIGHT. SO THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A VERY BUSY AREA. SO A LOT OF PEOPLE DRIVE DOWN HERE AND WHEN THEY DO, THEY GET OUT OF THEIR CAR LIKE ANYBODY ELSE. AND THEY HEAD ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Quick response codes, better known as QR codes, are a fast and simple way to access information, pay for parking, or view restaurant menus. However, their convenience can sometimes ...