Motorists are being advised to keep cash handy in their cars and to stick with cash or card payments at car parks for a crucial reason. Opting for traditional payment methods instead of scanning QR codes with their mobile significantly reduces their chances of being stung for thousands of pounds.

QR codes have become very common and can be spotted virtually everywhere nowadays. They offer a quicker and more convenient payment option. Many people simply scan them with their smartphones and pay without giving it a second thought, but that distinctive black-and-white pattern could open the door to financial ruin, reports the Daily Star .

Fraudsters across the UK are sticking fake QR codes over genuine ones in car parks, pubs, and restaurants, tricking unsuspecting Brits into handing over

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