Yes, scammers can use QR codes to steal your personal information

Can scammers use QR codes to steal your personal information? That's what VERIFY viewer Stephanie is asking after receiving a postcard asking her to scan a QR code to register to test a product. We looked into it by using two expert sources. QUESTION: Can scammers use QR codes to steal your personal information? ANSWER: Yes, scammers can use QR codes to steal personal information. We reached out to Amazon and they confirmed that the postcard Stephanie received is a scam and “not authorized by Amazon.” And both the Better Business Bureau and FBI issued warnings about QR code scams.