Learning how to identify fake QR codes from legitimate ones isn’t something most people think about until it’s too late.You ...

As a freelance personal finance writer since 2008, Jason has contributed to over 100 outlets including Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, U.S. News, Money.com and NerdWallet.

But really, anytime there is a QR code, the tell-tale sign on if it's real is in the details. "You can scan the code, but you need to pay close attention to what that URL is.

On Sept. 8, a Florida resident reported to the Better Business Bureau that they had been scammed after paying $1.25 in the parking lot when they scanned the QR code for PayByPhone. Their bank ...

Business cards, particularly when elevated with QR code, still serve a powerful role in establishing one’s identity and status before a conversation even begins.

Native QR code scanning has been built into phone cameras since Android 8 and iOS 11 (both from 2017), so you’re not going to have any problem reading a QR code on a modern smartphone — no ...

If you receive an unsolicited message from a stranger, don't scan the QR code, even if they promise you exciting gifts or investment opportunities. - Verify the source.

Google Business Profiles has added a new QR code you can use to make it easier to get reviews on your Google local listing within Google Maps and Google Search.