Decoding Deception: Navigating the QR Code Scam Epidemic with a Dash of Humor

From parking garages to emails, QR codes have become a scammer’s paradise. The FTC’s warning: don’t assume all QR codes are benign. With rising QR Code Scam Prevention awareness, remember to stay vigilant. After all, in this QR-eat-QR world, some codes aren’t just there to…

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Those darn QR codes! They're popping up everywhere like rabbits in spring, and now they're the latest tool in the scammer's arsenal. The U.S Federal Trade Commission is the latest voice in a choir of warnings against these new age barcodes. So, the next time you're out and about, remember: not all QR codes are created equal, and some have a more sinister purpose than just helping you log into your favorite TV app or making a payment at a parking garage.

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