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QR Code Scam: 61-Year-Old Loses £60 in 'Quishing' Attack
Reports of QR code-related scams surge by 700% in four years as criminals exploit trust in codes
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- A 61-year-old man fell victim to a 'quishing' scam after scanning a QR code at a car park in North Wales, leading to £60 chunks being taken from his account.
- QR code scams have increased by 700% in four years.
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Why It Matters
QR codes are increasingly used in daily life, making them a target for scams.
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When Les Howard could not find change for parking during a trip to the coast, a quick response (QR) code on the meter seemed to be the answer. But the next day, the 61-year-old realised he had become the victim of an increasingly common scam as criminals started taking money from his bank account in £60 chunks. [...] You can listen to BBC Scam Secrets on BBC Sounds.
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Increase in QR code scam reports
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- What measures are being taken to secure QR code payments?
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