HONOLULU (KHON2) - Fraudulent QR codes are popping up across the country and according the Better Business Bureau, scanning these codes can be dangerous for your personal information and your money. Cameron Nakashima with the BBB joins Wake Up 2Day to explain what these fraudulent QR codes do and how to stay safe. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Nakashima says the BBB, the FTC and several police departments nationwide have been receiving reports of people scanning these innocent-looking QR code squares and then are redirected to websites with fake payment processers or even malware or viruses that can steal information from your device. QR code scams are hidden in plain sight. Here’s how to spot them Most people encounter these fraudulent codes through unexpected messages or stumble upon them in public places, but they can also show up on your front porch or even on your devices at home. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here Nakashima said for QR codes received digitally, confirm the sender is someone you know. If they are someone you know, confirm their accounts have not been hacked. QR codes that are mailed to you, never scan a code from a business you do not know and trust. If the QR code is a sticker, that is a reason to be suspicious.