Kim Kardashian released an ad in December for her brand, Skkn by Kim, that included a QR code. Kardashian is one of many entrepreneurs using QR technology in their marketing strategies. Here's how ...

YOU HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. YES, FOLKS, THEY’RE EASY TO USE, BUT THE DESIGN OF QR CODES MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE USER TO KNOW WHERE THAT CODE WILL DIRECT THEM AFTER THEY SCAN IT. THIS ALLOWS ...

Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious ...

First invented for use in industrial applications in Japan in the early 1990s, QR codes were being widely used by consumers when smartphones with QR readers became more prevalent in the 2000s. After ...

Verifying the authenticity of an Aadhaar card is a crucial step in preventing identity fraud and ensuring the legitimacy of personal details. With increasing digital transactions and identity-related ...

Going digital: QR codes have seen a sharp increase in usage over the past two years. The popularity of QR codes have seen many ups and downs over the course of its almost 30-year existence, but with ...

QR Codes make parking fast and easy. They may take you right to the website you want, or they may not. Some scammers put their codes over the real ones. Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke explains how these ...

Have you ever received an unsolicited message with a Quick Response (QR) code? One of our VERIFY readers did and asked the team if a scammer was targeting her. Legitimate companies and businesses use ...

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.

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 ...