With cases of QR code fraud starting to pop up and some officials warning consumers to take pause, you may be wondering if it ...

FTC warns scammers are using QR codes to steal personal data 05:04. Scanning a QR code can expose you to identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

The trouble is, with QR codes, you may not be able to tell the difference between a malicious code and a legitimate one until you've scanned it. But there are a few ways you can avoid fakes.