by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 1, 2023 | Scam of the day
Quick Response codes or QR codes have been around since 1994, but they have become much more popular in recent years and can be commonly found on parking meters, in restaurants and in advertising. When you can a QR code with your phone, it will take you to a...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 8, 2023 | Scam of the day
Cryptocurrencies are quite popular with many people including scammers who find the anonymity provided by cryptocurrencies as a tremendously helpful way to launder funds obtained through a variety of scams. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 3, 2021 | Scam of the day
Even if we everyone doesn’t use them, we are all pretty much familiar with QR Codes such as the one shown below. The Quick Response (QR) code is a two dimensional barcode that can be scanned and read by your cellphone. They have been around since 1994 and like...
