Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have.

Scanning a QR code with your phone is a common request, and should be simple, right? But it's not always as obvious how to do it as it should be.

Scanning a QR code with your phone is a common request, and should be simple, right? But it's not always as obvious how to do it as it should be. Read on for straightforward, illustrated ...

If you receive a suspicious email with a QR code, report it to your IT or security team at work but if one shows up on your personal account, you can always report it as spam or potential phishing.

It's estimated that this year alone, about 98 million Americans will scan a QR code with their phone. But while QR codes are convenient, experts say you need to pause before you scan.

Another strategy that can be highly effective is using a product QR code. A product QR code lets you send customers to a product catalog page when they scan the code from their phones.