QR codes seem magical—but bad actors can use them to collect data or money. Here’s how to stay safe.

QR codes are so familiar and widespread, we tend to trust them without question. That’s exactly what scammers rely on.

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Almost three-quarters of Americans (73%) scan QR codes without verification, and more than 26 million have already been directed to malicious sites, according to NordVPN. The FTC warned earlier this ...