Thursday 22 February 2024

5 scams to watch out for

Scammers are constantly finding new ways to deceive people, even when we think we know how to spot their tricks. One recent example is fraudsters using QR codes to stick phoney QR codes on parking meters, redirecting people to fake payment apps.

Discover the five scams to watch out for this year to stay one step ahead of fraudsters.

Scams to watch out for

Source: Which? (19 Feb 2024)

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Location: Bexley, UK

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