The FBI issued a public service announcement on July 31, 2025, warning consumers not to scan QR codes found inside unsolicited packages delivered to their homes. The alert describes a fraud scheme in ...

QR codes have become an everyday occurrence for a lot of things we encounter, but multiple federal agencies are urging caution in the wake of a new scam.

Adding a camera to a project used to be a chore, but modern camera modules make it simple. But what if you want to read QR codes? [James Bowman] noticed a $7 module that claims to read QR codes so he ...

The FBI is warning the public to watch out for unexpected packages featuring QR codes. On Friday, the FBI published an alert about packages that arrive without any sender information but include QR ...

Scammers are using QR codes to trick people into paying them. Methods include sticking scam codes over legit ones on parking kiosks for example, or sending anonymous packages with QR codes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Android: Install and open QRbot, then open the Create menu to select a QR code to customize. Barcodes Inc. is one example of a ...