There’s been a huge spike in the number of people reporting QR code scams. This type of scam involves fraudsters tampering with QR codes, often in public places—such as restaurants, pubs, shops, bus stops, stations, and car parks—to redirect people to scam websites or malicious apps. Here are 5 ways to use QR codes safely 1. Check for evidence of tampering when you scan QR codes in public spaces, as someone may have placed a sticker over the real one, or it may look out of place. If in any doubt