New phishing scams are using QR codes in fake traffic violation texts to steal personal and financial data. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

Scammers are using fake traffic violation texts with QR codes to steal personal and financial data, posing as state courts ...

Alongside the use of CAPTCHA's, this new texting scam is even harder to detect by automated software.

Older Australians are being urged to take extra care when using QR codes, as scammers increasingly exploit the everyday technology to steal information.

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 ...

Scammers are sending fake "Notice of Default" traffic violation text messages impersonating state courts across the U.S., ...

Fake QR codes make for easy scams – be careful what you scan out there ...