Pay-to-park QR code scams are on rise
QR Code scam warning: Catching the red flags before falling victim
Don't fall victim to QR Code scams. NBC10 Responds helps you spot the red flags before scanning the digital barcodes.
Warning as QR code scam targets town's drivers
Drivers are being warned of a scam featuring fake QR codes stuck on pay and display ticket machines in a town's car parks. Luton Council said the notices claimed the machines were out of order and directed drivers to pay by scanning the QR code.
Pay-to-park QR code scams are on the rise: What to know
Scammers are increasingly taking advantage of pay-to-park technology, often with victims not thinking twice about it. Both the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are tracking a rise in parking meter QR code scams.
Cork City Council warns of QR code parking scam that has seen drivers robbed of thousands
A parking ticket scam that has seen drivers lose thousands of euros to fraud has now spread to Ireland, with Cork City Council warning motorists to keep vigilant. The scam involves fraudsters placing a QR code on Pay & Display or ticket machines with instructions to scan it.
Drivers warned over fake parking meter QR codes
Drivers in Guildford have been warned about fake QR codes appearing on parking meters. In a Facebook post, Surrey County Council's highways team said they had received reports of fraudulent codes "designed to trick you into entering your payment details on unofficial sites that look like RingGo's site".
Warning as scammers target Luton car park ticket machines with fake QR codes
The pay and display machines have been hit by scammers – who have pasted fake QR codes. The stickers claim that the machines are out of order, and that motorists should instead scan the QR code to pay.
Public warned of bogus QR codes on car parking payment machines
Calif. High School Students Forced to Scan QR Code to Leave Classroom Slam New Policy: 'Unfair'
Students have started a Change.org petition that claims the school's new policy “is unfairly preventing students from using ...
QR codes are being hijacked to bypass MFA protections
As QR codes are typically image based attachments that can be placed within PDF documents, they can easily slip through email ...
Taking Advantage Of Three Major Developments In QR Code Payment
As more customers become tech-savvy and increasingly use smartphones, small businesses can integrate QR codes to enhance ...
Privacy concerns raised over policy requiring California high school students to scan a QR code before using the bathroom
Students are concerned the new policy violates their privacy, but the principal says it’s a way to keep track of students in ...
Think Twice Before Scanning That QR Code
New techniques allow scammers to evade malware detectors. Here’s what to know about protecting your most sensitive accounts.
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A new policy at Edison High School requires students to scan a QR code before using the bathroom
Students at Edison High School in Huntington Beach are expressing their frustration over a new bathroom policy requiring them ...
QR code prank highlights concerning cashless problem: 'Do not do this'
It might have been a light-hearted small business stunt, but this can massively backfire on you if you're not careful.
GS1 Product Identification QR Code: Why It’s the Most Effective Anti-counterfeit Tool
Counterfeiting has become a multi-billion-dollar problem, affecting various industries in the world, from luxury goods to ...
Chemist Warehouse introduces QR code payments
Australian shoppers will now be able to pay at Chemist Warehouse using a QR code — meaning they avoid the cost of card ...
California high school requiring students to scan a QR code before using the bathroom
A Huntington Beach high school ditched hall passes and replaced them with QR codes, leaving some kids uneasy. "My opinion of ...
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Qewie’ lets you generate eye-catching QR codes in just a tap
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie ...