QR code scam guides

How QR code scams work, where they show up, and what to check before you open a link. Each guide cites the police and consumer agencies that reported the scam.

• How to spot a QR code scam

  QR code scams (quishing) send you to fake payment and login pages. Where they show up, the warning signs in the link, and what to do if you already scanned one.

• Fake QR codes on parking meters

  Fake QR stickers on parking meters and pay stations lead to copycat payment sites. How the scam works, how to spot it, and the safe way to pay.

• Fake delivery notices and package QR codes

  Fake "we missed you" notices and unexpected packages use QR codes to steal card details. What they look like, the red flags, and how to check a delivery safely.