Google's killing QR code sign-ins for Messages on the web

The Google Messages web app won’t allow users to pair using QR codes for much longer, according to a new warning. Users will ...

Cook County officials warn of ‘hearing notice' scam texts about unpaid parking charges

Cook County officials are warning residents to be weary of a circulating text message scam that falsely claims to require payment for unpaid charges.
The Southern Maryland Chronicle

QR Code Traffic Scam Targets St. Mary’s Residents

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office warns of text scams impersonating District Court with fake “Notice of Hearing” for traffic violations urging QR code scans—avoid links, verify directly, and report ...
Hoodline

Fake Denver Court Texts Stir Panic In Wheat Ridge, Police Warn

Wheat Ridge police are sounding the alarm about a slick new text scam that poses as a Denver County Court summons, complete ...
WTSP

Yes, scammers are using fake QR codes to put malware on your phone, access your accounts

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — From restaurant menus to parking meters, and even on your screen while watching 10 Tampa Bay newscasts, QR codes are everywhere. The simple, square barcodes known as Quick ...

Why the FBI is telling people not to scan QR codes on mystery packages left at doorsteps

Receiving a package you didn't order might seem harmless, but the FBI says one detail inside these mystery deliveries should immediately raise suspicion.