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How to Stay Safe When Scanning QR Codes (and How Scan Note App Helps)

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QR codes are everywhere now. You see them on restaurant tables, posters, packaging, parking meters, and even lost item tags. But while they make it easy to connect the physical and digital worlds, not every QR code is safe to scan. In this post, we’ll explain how QR code scams work, share practical safety tips, and show how Scan Note App is designed to keep scanning simple, private, and secure. What Is “Quishing”? Quishing is a type of phishing attack that uses QR codes to trick you into taking unsafe actions. Scammers may place a fake QR code sticker over a legitimate one in public places. When you scan it, you might be sent to a malicious website that asks for login credentials, installs malware, or tries to steal your payment information. For example: A QR code on a flyer or sign might take you to a fake login page. A scammer might place their own sticker on a parking machine, directing you to a fake payment portal. A shortened or disguised URL might hide where you’re a...
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Back to School: Label Up for a Stress-Free Year with Scan Note App

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The back-to-school season often brings a mix of excitement and a touch of chaos. From buying new supplies to adjusting to new routines, it's a busy time for families. Amidst all the preparations, there's one simple yet incredibly effective strategy that can significantly reduce stress and set your child up for a successful year: labeling their belongings. Before we dive into the "why" and "what" of labeling, let's briefly introduce the Scan Note App. Scan Note App is your smart solution for organization. It allows you to create unique QR codes that you can attach to any item. Scanning these QR codes provides access to personalized notes, allowing you to attach contact details or other relevant information to your items. Additionally, you'll receive a notification whenever your note is scanned, confirming that your item has been located. Why Label Your Child's Belongings? You might wonder if the effort of labeling everything is truly worth it. Her...
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Attaching Your QR Code: How to Bring Your Scan Note Labels to Life

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You’re ready to begin your journey with Scan Note labels. You’ve created your note—now it’s time to connect it to something in the real world. In this post, we explore different ways to attach your QR codes and bring the digital and physical together. Your Scan Note label is only helpful once it’s actually on your item—whether it’s a suitcase, a borrowed book, or a favorite water bottle. The good news? There are many easy and creative ways to attach your QR code depending on your needs and budget. Paper Only Some use cases don’t require anything more than regular printer paper. For example: Use a printed bookmark label inside a borrowed book. Slip a printed label into luggage tags designed to hold paper, like those with zippered plastic inserts. This is the simplest, fastest method and it's perfect for items that already have protective holders. Tape and Paper This was the go-to method during development of the Scan Note App and we still use it often. Print your QR...
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Don't Let Your Belongings Become Unclaimed: How Scan Note App Keeps Your Items Safe

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Many have experienced that moment of dread at the baggage carousel: the last bag spins by, and it's not yours. While airlines are incredibly efficient, reuniting over 99.5% of bags with their owners, a tiny fraction—less than 0.03% of all checked luggage—takes a different path. These truly "orphaned" bags embark on a journey that ultimately leads to Unclaimed Baggage, a unique store where lost items find new homes. The Fascinating Journey of Lost Luggage For a bag to end up at Unclaimed Baggage, it first goes through an extensive three-month search by the airline. If the owner can't be found, the airline pays out a claim to the passenger, and only then is the bag officially deemed unclaimed. Unclaimed Baggage has agreements with all domestic airlines and other travel companies to acquire these items. With five decades of experience, they process a massive volume of unique finds, aiming to give them a second life. Once the unclaimed bags arrive, they are systematically...
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How QR Codes Can Help You Reunite with Lost Items Faster

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At Scan Note App headquarters, we hate losing things.  The sinking feeling, the frantic search, and the occasional repurchase can be avoided if we take the right precautions. The most common ways to keep track of our things are to use Bluetooth® trackers and name tags.  We’ve tried both and while they have their merits, there are some downsides to each approach. Bluetooth trackers have been popular in recent years and do what they were designed for very well.  They rely on a network of devices to detect and report the location of trackers nearby.  When you lose something attached to a Bluetooth tracker, as long as someone with the right app has passed nearby the tracker and the tracker has sufficient battery power, you can see its last reported location. There were over 55 million AirTags in circulation in 2022.  ( https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-airtags-bluetooth-trackers-officially-175911565.html ) That number has only grown since then.  They are ...
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