Fraud investigators say at least 10% of QR codes attached to online orders, restaurant tabletops and public posters are scams ...

QR codes seem pretty innocuous until you scan a bad one and get something nasty on your system. If you want to keep your phone and your data safe, there are a few ways you can identify a fake QR code.

"The best way to protect yourself here is to only scan codes from trusted senders. People are putting out fake fliers, posters. We're in a world where you can't trust anyone," Berger warns.

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