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Who loves QR codes? Scammers, that's who, according to the FBI, FTC and others

Summary by The Post and Courier
Scammers are using QR codes to trick people into paying them. Methods include sticking scam codes over legit ones on parking kiosks for example, or sending anonymous packages with QR codes.

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Who loves QR codes? Scammers, that's who, according to the FBI, FTC and others

Scammers are using QR codes to trick people into paying them. Methods include sticking scam codes over legit ones on parking kiosks for example, or sending anonymous packages with QR codes.

·Charleston, United States
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The Post and Courier broke the news in Charleston, United States on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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