UK FLOODED WITH FORGED STAMPS DESPITE USING BARCODES — TO PREVENT JUST THAT

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Royal Mail introduced barcoded stamps to enhance security and prevent forgeries, but counterfeit stamps have flooded the UK. Customers face fines for unknowingly using fake stamps purchased at Post Offices. The transition to barcoded stamps raised privacy concerns due to the potential loss of anonymity in mail.