QR codes, once a convenient tool for accessing information, are now being exploited by criminals to scam unsuspecting users.

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It said this has been going on for a few days. The fake QR codes, with the inscription ‘scan to pay’, have been stuck on parking meters along Athenon avenue and other car parks with meters.

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To stay safe: Think before you scan. If the QR code is posted in a public area or sent unexpectedly, be cautious. Preview the URL. Many smartphone cameras or QR apps show the link before opening it.