<ul><li>Quishing scams involving fake QR codes have surged in 2025, leading to a significant increase in phishing attacks using QR codes to trick people into visiting malicious websites.</li><li>Organised crime groups are heavily involved in these scams, targeting high-traffic areas like car parks and restaurants by using fake QR codes that look identical to legitimate ones.</li><li>Businesses using QR codes should be cautious as they can become part of the problem if the right security measures are not in place, risking data theft, payment fraud, and reputational damage.</li><li>Red flags to watch for in QR code scams include unusual URLs, requests for app downloads outside of trusted stores, and suspicious payment or verification requests.</li></ul>

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