Norfolk County Council is warning people to be careful as new scams emerge.

Here is a round-up of the ones to be aware of this week.

'Quishing'

Fake QR codes have been installed on parking payment machines across the country.

When people scan the codes they are taken to a fraudulent website that might ask for their personal information or download malware on their device.

This hoax has been nicknamed "QR code phishing" or "quishing".

QR codes are commonly used on parking machines, charging points, emails and restaurant menus. 

Anyone who is suspicious about a QR code can check whether it looks like it has been stuck over an original. 

It is also a good idea to download the parking company's official app from the Apple or Google store or search for the website directly in your phone's internet browser.

Doorstep cold callers in Attleborough

People in the Attleborough area have reported doorstep cold callers knocking and offering home improvement works.

A local Trading Standards spokesman said: "Our advice is never deal with doorstep cold callers.

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"This includes never allowing a cold caller access to your property or gardens, never agreeing to further visits from them or other people and ever agreeing to have work done on or around your property if approached in this way."

Calls claiming to be from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)

Someone in Norfolk has reported receiving a phone call claiming to be from the CTSI.

The call was followed up by an email which claimed the person is eligible for reimbursement following investments they had made in the past.

They were asked to pay an upfront fee to access the money.

This is a scam offer.

Emails offering the chance to win a Kitchenaid

Locals have reported receiving emails claiming to be from Morrisons.

It asks them to complete a survey for the chance to win a new Kitchenaid.

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The email includes a link to a website designed which looks like the genuine Morrisons site but can 

The scammers hope to steal peoples' personal and financial information.

What do I do if I think someone is trying to scam me?

If you believe someone has tried to scam you with a fake telephone call, email or text, you can call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133.

You can forward suspicious emails to the National Cyber Security Centre by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk.