RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A warning about cybercriminals tampering with QR codes. QR codes are growing in popularity during the COVID pandemic as you can find the codes just about everywhere, from ...

Scams are becoming more and more prevalent, and simply blocking unwanted calls doesn’t always do the trick. They’re so common that experts have coined the term “scam economy.” Unfortunately, it’s easy ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick tip on fake phone numbers. Scammers are tricking people looking for help. The Better Business ...

A Quick Response code, or QR code, is an easy way to access information on your mobile device. However, a scam that uses the codes at parking meters is making people become more vigilant before they ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — From restaurant menus to parking meters, and even on your screen while watching 10 Tampa Bay newscasts, QR codes are everywhere. The simple, square barcodes known as Quick ...

Many cities are trying to make it easier for people to pay for parking by placing Quick Response (QR) codes that people scan with their cell phone camera on meters. The cities or parking companies ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) - Evergy has warned customers of a new scam tactic that lists a fake number in the sponsored ads section of search engines ahead of the service’s real phone number. Evergy ...

Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious ...

Scammers don't just reach out directly — they also set traps by creating fake websites and listing fraudulent phone numbers online that appear to belong to legitimate companies. Venmo warns that its ...