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Fake QR codes in email scams
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Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools
What’s the threat?
Scammers are increasingly using fake QR codes in emails to trick you. They were found in 12 per cent of email scams in the final three months of 2024. This is up from just one per cent in January to March, according to research from US security firm Vipre.