Traffic violation text scams are evolving with QR codes

In the latest iteration of this scam, consumers receive a text message warning them they are receiving a "final notice" for a ...

Dallas police warn of QR code scam tied to fake municipal court texts

Dallas police warn of scam texts posing as municipal courts and asking for payment via QR codes. Here's how to spot and void ...

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 ...

Google is killing the best way to use Google Messages for web on public computers

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Ignore this text: Scam includes QR code to get you to pay with threat of court

A scam text message making the rounds is warning people in Wake County about fake traffic violations and an upcoming ...
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Crown Heights Residents Warned About New QR Code Traffic Scam

Did you receive a text message from the State of New York Criminal Court regarding unpaid parking or toll violations? Read ...

Fake court text scam hits Kansas City, thousands receive alarming messages

Thousands of people across the Kansas City metro are receiving alarming text messages claiming they owe court fines, but ...
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QR Codes

What is a QR Code? A quick-response code (QR code) is a type of barcode that contains data for a locator, an identifier, and web tracking. QR codes have been around for a long time. They were first ...