Ancient civilizations had hieroglyphics, we have QR codes: the patterned graphic boxes prompting you to access restaurant menus, pay for parking, find out information about a package and more.

The square “quick response” codes turn URLs, vCards, or any kind of text into a jumble of pixels that you can scan ... QR codes appeared on flyers, postcards, business cards, t-shirts ...

Try to look at the QR code to see if it is on the original sticker or not. Get a QR Code scanner: For an extra layer of protection, download a QR scanner app. These apps will alert you if ...

But before you scan, it could be a scam ... warned consumers about malicious QR codes. In some cases criminals are tampering with physical codes, placing stickers with fraudulent QR codes over ...

Walnut Creek PD said its parking enforcement team has recently spotted several of the fraudulent QR stickers placed on parking meters throughout the main downtown area. The sticker reads “Scan ...

FORT LAUDERDALE - The city is warning visitors and residents about a parking payment scam involving stickers ... you a QR code by text message or email and make up a reason for you to scan it." ...