10 QR Codes Made Simple

Those little black-and-white squares are appearing everywhere, but what do they do, and are they always safe?

QR Codes Made Simple for Over 60s explains how to scan and use QR codes with confidence. It covers everyday uses while showing you how to check where a code is taking you before opening a website or approving a payment.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Scan a QR code using your phone’s camera

• Open a QR code saved as a photograph or screenshot

• Check the website address before continuing

• Use QR codes for restaurant menus

• Open tickets and passes

• Make safer payments using a QR code

• Recognise signs that a code may have been tampered with

• Avoid suspicious websites and unexpected app downloads

• Protect ticket codes from being copied or stolen

• Solve common problems when a code will not scan

Every task is broken down into simple, numbered steps, with large text, helpful illustrations, clear arrows and practical safety reminders.

Whether you need to view a menu, open an event ticket, visit a website or make a payment, this guide will help you understand what to do 1and when it is safer to stop.

Scan the little squares with confidence, while knowing exactly what to check first.