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.

Ever wondered why seemingly harmless Amazon packages are suddenly landing on your doorstep with no sender name, no return address—just a mysterious QR code tucked inside, inviting you to scan it?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you received a mysterious package that came with a QR code? It could be a scam. The Federal Trade Commission is warning ...

If you’re often trying to stay up on the latest scams, so you don’t someday become a cautionary tale where you share a story with your friends about having your bank account emptied and your identity ...

If you scan QR codes for online payments, you too may fall prey to scammers. Reports have shown that in many places, people's ...

QR codes, once simple conveniences, are now a growing threat exploited by cybercriminals. These 'quishing' scams involve fake codes on everything from utility bills to packages, aiming to steal your ...

FASTag users across India are being warned about a rising QR code scam that can empty bank accounts within minutes.

A viral video falsely claiming VND100 million (US$3,900) was drained in 5 seconds after scanning a QR code has sparked concern. In a video posted on Facebook on Jan. 14, a woman says a customer ...