Alongside the use of CAPTCHA's, this new texting scam is even harder to detect by automated software.

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New phishing scams are using QR codes in fake traffic violation texts to steal personal and financial data. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

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