“We are seeing a lot of scams pop up with QR codes. Even packages delivered with no address, just a QR code to scan. This has become a really hot topic. My recommendation right now is don’t click on any QR code. Go to the company’s website, you’re going to find whatever it is that you need,” said Amie Mitchell, CEO of the BBB of Eastern Oklahoma.
Nationwide there are reports coming into the BBB from scammers using fake QR codes in places like the back of parking meters, someone posing as your utility company or the IRS saying your bill is due in full and to use a QR code to make the payment.
They may claim the regular portal for payment is offline, but don’t fall for it…