The QR code scam

[George K]

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/12/scammers-hide-harmful-links-qr-codes-steal-your-information

https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/27342-bbb-scam-alert-fraudulent-qr-codes-continue-to-be-used-in-a-variety-of-scams

[jon-nyc]

Good to know.

[Axtremus]

Use a QR code scanner that can tell you exactly what's encoded in a QR code, examine the link before you click.

For iOS, use something like this: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qr-pro-easy-qr-code-scanner/id1013912824

[taiwan_girl]

@Axtremus Thanks!

[blondie]

Lots of this going around here. Especially with parking.