You don’t need an app for this —your phone can do it already. You don’t need an app for this —your phone can do it already. The humble QR (or Quick Response) code has become ubiquitous ...

QR codes can act as a convenient shortcut but, in the right hands, it can also be a tool for scammers. Here's why you should avoid scanning unknown QR codes.

QR codes can include contact information, calendar events, website links, phone numbers, email addresses, Wi-Fi information, and more, so they can be pretty handy. Here's how to scan a QR code ...

You're trying out a new restaurant and are told to scan a QR code on the table to access the menu. Could you tell if the code is a fake? Unlike with text and email scams, it's much harder to see ...

Whether you receive a text message from a friend or a message on social media from your coworker, contact that person directly before you scan the QR code to make sure they haven't been hacked ...

To help keep yourself safe from bad QR codes, the FBI advises: Do not scan a randomly found QR code. Be suspicious if, after scanning a QR code, the site asks for a password or login info.