QR Code Quandary: Beware the Sneaky Scams Camouflaging in Your Everyday Pixels!

Next time you scan a QR code, tread with caution! Your favorite tech convenience is now a playground for scammers. From tampered codes in public to Trojan horses in your inbox, the QR code scam is real. Thankfully, the FTC is our digital superhero, offering…

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Oh, QR codes! You know those weird pixelated squares we've been scanning without a second thought? Well, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just issued a warning that these innocent-looking codes are the latest playground for scammers. It's like finding out your favourite childhood park is now a den of thieves. So, next time you're about to scan a QR code, remember: curiosity scanned the code, but caution didn’t get its data stolen.

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