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 them.
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 ...
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Wedding invitations with QR codes are rife with fraud; learn how to avoid it.

Fraud Safety Tips: Scanning fake QR codes on wedding cards can drain money from your account. Never scan unknown links or codes. If you notice anything unusual, report it immediately. Fraud Safety ...
Hoodline

Crooks Hijack ‘Court’ Texts In QR Code Shakedown Across Dallas

Fake municipal-court texts with QR codes are circulating in Dallas. Don’t scan — report them and contact your bank if you ...
abc7NY

QR code scam, part 2 of 'brushing,' 7 On Your Side warns as part of 12 Scams of Christmas

NEW YORK (WABC) -- On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, another scam! 7 On Your Side has been sharing the 12 Scams of Christmas, and now we unwrap the crooked QR code, it's part two ...
WBAL-TV

QR code scams: Cybersecurity expert warns how to avoid falling victim to 'Quishing'

THEY SEEM TO BE JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE. QR CODES OR QUICK RESPONSE CODES ARE SMALL BARCODES THAT WHEN YOU SCAN THEM WITH YOUR PHONE, TAKE YOU JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE. LIKE THIS RANDOM YOUTUBE VIDEO OF ME ...
Daily Herald

Officials warn of scam demanding payment for Cook County traffic violations through QR code

The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely ...