What shapes QR Code trust? Consistency matters more than you think

Uniqode reports that QR Code trust hinges on consistency; reliability shapes user confidence more than security messaging.
Yahoo

Scammers are putting QR code stickers on parking meters to trick people into paying them

Police in San Antonio said last month they found fraudulent QR codes on parking meters. The QR codes took victims to scam websites soliciting payment. Austin police said on January 3 they'd also found ...
WGAL

Cyber criminals use fake QR codes to steal money, information

BRN:IA WELCOME BACK TO NEWS EIGHT AT 6:00. WE’VE ALL SEEN THESE BY NOW QUICK RESPONSE CODES. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS QR CODES. YOU SCAN THIS CODE WITH YOUR PHONE AND IT TAKES YOU RIGHT TO A WEBSITE.
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The 5 AI-powered travel scams using deepfakes and QR code traps

Travel should spark excitement, not fear. Yet in 2026, planning that perfect getaway means navigating a minefield of increasingly sophisticated scams. Criminals have weaponized artificial intelligence ...