Are QR codes safe to scan?

1. Look at the web address your camera shows before opening it. If it isn't the business you expect, don't tap.
2. On parking meters, chargers, and signs, check for a sticker pasted over the original code. Use the city's or company's official app instead.
3. Be suspicious of QR codes in emails or letters that say you must sign in or pay. Go to the site yourself.
4. Never enter a password or card number on a page you reached from a stranger's QR code.

Get help if

If you entered a card number or password after scanning, call your bank and change that password now.