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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Emma Lunn

Beware the QR code: How a new scam is costing consumers £10,000 per day

Whether you’re ordering drinks to your table in a pub or want to pay for car parking, QR codes make life simple.

A quick scan of a black-and-white grid on your mobile phone takes you straight to a website to carry out the transaction.

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