Scammers are grifting their way into the Nancy Guthrie case. Authorities have warned the public not to fall for QR codes ...

The department said the codes have been showing up in posts online.

The Federal Trade Commission published a consumer alert in April 2026 warning Americans to delete text messages that claim a traffic violation, include a QR code, and pressure recipients to “pay the ...

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is alerting people to a scam connected to the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

QR code phishing bypasses MFA, leading to data theft. How quishing attacks work, and what you can do to stay safe.  Ever had ...

A attack using QR codes is known as "quishing," a combination of QR code and phishing. The danger isn't the QR code itself; it's where it quietly sends you.

Do not send money to anyone who says the funds are to help find Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff's Department cautioned ...

Authorities said the scam is spreading through online posts and emails that urge people to scan a QR code and send money under the false impression that the funds will support the ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Scammers are using fraudulent QR codes to steal Virginians’ personal information and money, AARP Virginia said. On Friday, July 17, AARP Virginia issued a press release ...

We received an email that looks like an official HR notice about a performance review. It mentions pay updates, benefits and a deadline. There is also a QR code to access your file. The message claims ...

Empty envelopes arriving in your mailbox could be tied to brushing scams where sellers fake verified reviews using your address and personal data.