QR Code Scams Are Real | Charlottesville News

AARP Virginia’s sounding the alarm on a new scam called “squishing” — scammers are flooding public spaces with fake QR codes designed to lure you to phishing sites or install malware on your phone, stealing your login info and credit cards. With over 1,000 FTC complaints already, it’s a growing threat as we rely more on smartphones. Always verify the source before scanning — and report suspicious codes. Stay safe out there. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c4bbc156f5fda72