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Offline Invoices in KSeF: QR Codes Vulnerable to Fraud and Counterfeiting, Experts Warn

  • Offline invoices in the KSeF system will use QR codes from February 1, 2026.
  • Scanning a QR code on an offline invoice does not guarantee its authenticity or integrity.
  • Fraudsters can copy QR codes from legitimate invoices and use them on fake ones to scam recipients.
  • The Ministry of Finance has changed its stance and now admits the second QR code will not ensure invoice integrity.
  • Relying solely on QR code scanning may expose buyers to fraud.

Source: podatki.gazetaprawna.pl

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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