Ignore this text: Scam includes QR code to get you to pay with threat of court

A scam text message making the rounds is warning people in Wake County about fake traffic violations and an upcoming ...
COLlive

Crown Heights Residents Warned About New QR Code Traffic Scam

Did you receive a text message from the State of New York Criminal Court regarding unpaid parking or toll violations? Read ...

Scammers are targeting drivers with fake toll and ticket threats

Scammers try to trick drivers into thinking they face a court date and more trouble if they don't pay up for so-called ...

Dallas police warn of QR code scam tied to fake municipal court texts

Dallas police warn of scam texts posing as municipal courts and asking for payment via QR codes. Here's how to spot and void ...

Dallas police warn of text scam involving Municipal Court

Recipients are being asked to make payments through a QR code, officials say ...
The New York Times

That QR Code You’re About to Scan Could Be Risky, F.T.C. Warns

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 ...
Tidbits

Practical Ways To Use QR Codes

Let me come clean: For way too long now, I’ve been excited about the 2D optical code format called QR Code. I even convinced TidBITS to put one on every article page for a while. I don’t get a ...