“Like all popular technology, scammers have looked to take advantage of QR codes to scam others,” Stein said in a press release.
The North Carolina Attorney General’s Office says these three tips can help protect you from QR code scams:
People who believe they have been a victim of a QR code scam can call Stein’s office at 877-5-NO-SCAM or file a complaint online.
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