ST. LOUIS — Multiple St. Louis-area police departments are warning the public about a recent scam involving unexpected packages and a QR code that, when scanned, could give scammers access to your ...
QR codes that were once seen as a convenient shortcut for checking menus or paying bills have increasingly been turned into weapons. Fake delivery texts, counterfeit payment links and malicious codes ...
A QR code is essentially a barcode that stores a URL your phone’s browser can easily open. Scanning one won’t automatically infect your device or expose personal data, despite common misconceptions.