QR codes have become very common in everyday life, and unfortunately, so have QR code scams. The codes are a valuable promotional tool because of how easy they are to set up and share, but according ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Attorney General's Office is warning consumers of QR code scams as a new method for thieves to use to steal money or personal information. Some common QR code scams ...

Singapore is looking to develop a universal QR code that can support both local and international payment options. Targeted to be in place by year-end, this common platform was necessary to improve ...

Quick Response (QR) codes, those black and white squares whose popularity surged with the rise of contactless interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic, from restaurant menus to parking meters, have ...

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. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...

QR code payments are expected to gain traction in the U.S. in 2025 as more use cases become prevalent and merchants look to avoid pricey interchange fees. QR code payments leverage the ...

Tencent Holdings TCEHY is reportedly working to unify its QR code system for mobile payments with China UnionPay. Per Bloomberg, the common QR code system will allow Tencent and UnionPay customers to ...

The Singapore Payments Council has created a task force to develop a common QR Code for the country. This is part of a broader initiative of establishing interoperable electronic payments. Singapore ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The country's new Payments Council has set up an industry task ...