# Schneier on Security: QR Code Scams

<https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2012/12/qr_code_scams.html>

- Host: [schneier.com](https://links.thingelstad.xyz/hosts/schneier.com/)
- Saved: December 13, 2012 (2012-12-13T15:50:40Z)
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## What Jamie wrote

I don't know that I will ever scan a QR code, but I surely would never scan one using a tool that doesn't ask for my approval before going to the target URL. It should also ask for my approval on every redirect that is sent as well.

> One of the warning signs seems to be a sticker with the code, rather than a code embedded in an advertising poster.

## Facts

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