Pinellas County, FL – Scam Alert: Fake QR Codes Placed in Public Areas, Deputies Warn Residents Today

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Clearwater, FL – Residents across Pinellas County are being urged to use caution today after the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a growing scam involving fake QR codes placed in public spaces.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers have been creating counterfeit QR codes and placing them on signs, parking kiosks, and other public locations to trick users into visiting malicious websites. These sites are designed to steal personal information, login credentials, and in some cases, financial data…

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