QR Code Scams Soar as Newcastle People Face Growing Risk

Name: QR Code Scams Soar as Newcastle People Face Growing Risk
Uploaded: 2026-09-03T15:44:11.430Z
Channel: Duncan Falconer
Description: QR codes are now a familiar way to pay, browse and access services, but criminals are increasingly exploiting that trust. The latest figures raise questions about how cautious people in Newcastle upon Tyne should be when they scan.

Duncan Falconer

Updated Sep 3, 2026, 16:24

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QR codes are now a familiar way to pay, browse and access services, but criminals are increasingly exploiting that trust. The latest figures raise questions about how cautious people in Newcastle upon Tyne should be when they scan.

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