WHAT SHOULD YOU DO BEFORE SCANNING QR CODES?

While many QR codes are trustworthy, fraudulent ones are used for malware and phishing. To be safe, use a QR scanner that displays the URL before it opens the website — such as the built-in one that came with your phone — so you can stop the process if the URL looks suspicious. Most third-party QR scanners instantly display the website after scanning, which can put you at risk if the link is malicious.