An 18-year-old in North Bengaluru lost ₹90,000 to a fake buyer on OLX after scanning QR codes sent for payment verification.

The mere act of scanning a QR code doesn't necessarily trigger immediate consequences such as a compromised phone, stolen personal and financial information or drained bank accounts. QR codes ...

Experts are recommending that people update passwords and don’t scan QR codes that are unfamiliar while checking bank accounts for unusual activity.

She advises against scanning any QR codes in unsolicited packages and says you should notify the BBB if you receive one of ...

SO I THINK IT WAS THE EMAIL WITHIN 15 MINUTES, THE SCAMMER BOUGHT THREE VIRTUAL GIFT CARDS, SPENDING NEARLY $500 BEFORE JENNIFER COULD CONTACT HER BANK, QR CODES ARE EVERYWHERE, RIGHT FROM OUR ...

Last year CHOICE reported on the growing problem of QR code scams in Australia, where scammers copy the look of genuine government or business QR codes and fool consumers into clicking on links that ...

This year, more financial IT leaders are leveraging QR codes to enhance security and create seamless customer experiences. QR codes have become an integral element of mobile payment technology, a ...

The Bank of Russia has approved rules for the safe use of QR codes for payments and transfers. The relevant standard is of a recommendatory nature and will enter into force on February 17, 2025. This ...