Quick Response (QR) codes, are those black and white patterned squares you scan with a smartphone. They have become popular methods to pay for parking or at restaurants, but they've also become a useful tool for scammers.
These nasty scams can convince you to scan a dodgy QR code to pay for parking, only to sting you with a monthly subscription trap. Find out the six checks you can make to tell if a QR code is safe to scan.
These nasty scams can convince you to scan a dodgy QR code to pay for parking, only to sting you with a monthly subscription trap. Find out the six checks you can make to tell if a QR code is safe to scan.
How to tell if a QR code is safe
Source: Which? (19 Mar 2025)
