Westfield police warn of fake QR code scam

A new text message scam featuring a suspicious QR code is circulating, prompting Westfield Police to warn residents.
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 ...
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 ...

Police warn of statewide court scam targeting Indiana residents via text message

The fraudulent texts claim recipients owe fines tied to Marion Superior Court.
JD Supra

California Federal Court Substantially Upholds Bioengineered Food Disclosure But Remands QR Code and Text Message Disclosure Options to USDA for Further Rulemaking

On September 13, 2022, a federal court in San Francisco decided an NGO-led challenge to the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule establishing a national standard for the disclosure of ...
The New York Times

That QR Code You’re About to Scan Could Be Risky, F.T.C. Warns

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...