QR codes can be phishing scams in disguise, warns the FTC - The Verge

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Be wary of QR code scams, warns the FTC
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Why not just use a QR code scanner that shows you the link before you browse to it?

Unfortunately they often use link shorteners so it's just gibberish.

But I use one like that. I always look at the url first.