Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

I was recently scrolling through Instagram when I saw a story posted by our food editor, Kae Lani Palmisano, of fake Labubus in South Jersey. “They’re called Lafufu, show some respect,” I texted her.

Labubu charms are one of the trendiest, most popular accessories of 2025. Seeing a rise in 2024 and beyond, the Pop Mart plush toy, inspired by Kasing Lung’s “The Monsters” storybook, features ...