QR code scam in the UK leads to thousands of pounds lost, with over 400 reported cases this year and 1,200 investigated since 2020. Fraudsters replaced a genuine QR code with a fake one, leading victims to a website where scammers obtained payment and card information. Scammers changed the victim's address, accumulating £13,000 in debt, prompting TransPennine Express to remove all QR codes from car parks. #tech