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QR Codes Can Hide Deceptive Links From Identity Thieves, F.T.C. Warns

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said.

Amanda Holpuch
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Computer Security, Computers and the Internet, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Trade Commission, Mobile Applications, Privacy, QR codes, Smartphones, Text Messaging
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