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Scam Alert April 5, 2026

Quishing Explained: QR Code Phishing in Texts and Emails Is the Scam Nobody Is Talking About Enough

Quishing, phishing hidden inside a QR code, lets scammers bypass most of what people know about email phishing. The numbers are getting hard to ignore, and the fake ticket scam is just one version of it. (New here? Start with what quishing is and how to protect yourself.)

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Security Alert January 15, 2025

The Hidden Dangers of WiFi QR Codes: How Scammers Target Coffee Shop Customers

Recent attacks in major cities show cybercriminals placing fake WiFi QR codes over legitimate ones in coffee shops and restaurants. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Fraud Alert January 8, 2025

Payment QR Code Fraud Surges 300%: Restaurant and Parking Scams You Need to Know About

The FBI reports a dramatic increase in payment QR code scams targeting restaurant diners and parking customers. Learn how to identify and avoid these costly frauds.

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Social Engineering December 28, 2024

The Psychology of QR Code Social Engineering: Why We Trust What We Shouldn't

Understanding the psychological tactics scammers use to make QR codes appear trustworthy, and how content-aware scanning can protect against social engineering attacks.

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