Scammers are using QR codes to steal personal data, FTC warns

The Federal Trade Commission is warning that scammers are using QR codes to steal personal information. Bree Fowler, senior cybersecurity reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss how they're doing it and what you can do to protect yourself.

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[Batmann_]

The whole digital menu thing is annoying AF. I like technology, but trying to look at a menu on your phone is just stupid. Like the reporter mentioned, scrolling, zooming in/out, etc is not a great way to look at a full menu.

[ericwood]

Just don't input sensitive information into a site you got to by QR code, period. Another convenience ruined by scammers.

[Realkevintubbs]

Never use a qr to get the restaurant menu, access their website on your phone and find the menu there.

[WhiteRabbit-sqlc]

Easy enough. Don't scan them at ALL, for anything. Find another way.

[redcomet]

Yet every restaurant & bar bullies you to do so 🙄

[georgemaximus]

Don’t have to eat at those restaurants. Just leave and go somewhere else. When did consumers became so helpless?

[judesmith]

Exactly why I do not use my electronic device for banking, travel or shopping. Old school; they are lucky I use a debit card on occasion. Cash is best.

[davidR]

If it smells like a scam…it’s a scam. Every time.

[TheBattleMaster]

Everything today is ruined by scammers. Go figure

[kimberlyfamoly]

I don’t like looking at that little screen, also when I out to eat I don’t like to take out my phone I want to enjoy the time with who I’m dining with.

[chwondearth]

I know ...NO JUSTICE NO PEACE
NO PHONE NO FOOD ! 😂

[estherlongmore]

Give me a dang physical menu any day. I loathe QR codes. Also, as a graphic designer, they’re unsightly.

[kiwifruitkl]

In my experience I have never actually scanned a QR code to access a restaurant menu.

But I think this has put us on alert.

Scammers can happen everywhere, especially when you least expect it.

[anastasiabeaverhausen]

This is why I don't have a mobile phone.

[XSemperIdem]

Can we be done with QR codes already? I never scan them for anything, no thanks. I do check menus online but I find the restaurant's website to do so. Just don't make me download a PDF of the menu.

[jerryfacts]

It is difficult to know what to trust. When you are out and going around you may be in a hurry to pay for something, and not be attentive. Best to use your credit card using Google Pay or Apple Pay, than scan a QR code and end up on a web page that is difficult to know if it is authentic or not. I prefer use my credit card with the tap feature, or insert it to use the chip for paying.

When using an ATM or paying at the gas pump I carefully inspect the entry slot of the card reader and the key pad. If the card reader slot looks very new compared to the rest of the machine this may be an indication of tampering. Also, give a good tug and pull on the reader unit to see if it will come off. It has to be very solid in place. I also look above the keypad to see if there is a camera device facing the keypad. Best to cover the keypad with your other hand while keying in the pass key. If you have doubts don't use your card!

[michaeljohn]

As a restaurant owner, doing digital menus save us money to keep our costs down and better for environment, which no one cares about now a days. All about me, me me. Easier to update menus online vs reprinting each week. Whiners.