According to Action Fraud, scammers stole £3.5 million through QR code scams last year. Criminals often tamper with QR codes in public places — like restaurants, pubs, shops, bus stops, train stations, and car parks — to redirect you to fake websites or malicious apps. Here are 5 simple ways to protect yourself from QR code scams. | Which?

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