Facebook posts about the dangers of consumers receiving a package as part of a brushing scam warn that the lone act of scanning a malicious QR code — a code found inside the unsolicited parcel ...

A new cyber fraud scheme called the 'pig butchering scam' targets vulnerable individuals by building trust and manipulating ...

Apple | Google Play << Officials advise anyone who receives an unexpected package with a QR code to avoid scanning it. Hampstead police are warning Granite Staters about a QR code scam that has ...

However, the festive season also sees an increase in scams targeting travellers and online shoppers. Google has raised alarms ... another concerning tactic is the QR code scam, which is ...

Google is using artificial intelligence to power a new Chrome scam protection feature that analyzes brands and the intent of pages as you browse the web. As spotted by Leo on X, a new flag in ...

These so-called brushing scams have been around for a few years and there are a few varieties. They can range from a "victimless" crime to one that involves scanning a QR code to find out who the ...

A scam involving missing pets is making rounds in Central Pennsylvania and the humane society issued a warning to pet owners.

But it's not all on you: As it happens, Google might be using artificial intelligence to help prevent you from being a victim of an scam—at least while using Chrome. As spotted by researcher ...

Certain area codes are frequently associated with scams, so you should think twice before answering their phone calls. Scammers often use these area codes to trick people into picking up or returning ...