Attack of the parking space invaders

Drivers are being warned to avoid fake QR codes being stuck on payment machines at car parks

There has been a worrying spike in false QR codes being posted on parking machines around the country in recent months. The false codes are leading people to enter their card details into fraudulent websites set up to steal payment information, which criminals then use to spend money from their bank accounts. By scanning these counterfeit QR codes, car park users can also fall victim to other scams by disclosing sensitive information such as credit card data, login credentials, or personal...

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