Article 6PZZ0 UK motorists warned of fake parking QR codes being used in ‘quishing’ scams

UK motorists warned of fake parking QR codes being used in ‘quishing’ scams

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Hilary Osborne Money and consumer editor
from World news | The Guardian on (#6PZZ0)

Councils warn misleading codes may lead drivers to fraudulent websites where personal data is stolen

Motorists have been urged not to scan QR codes to pay for their parking after a spate of scams that take advantage of the move to mobile payments.

The RAC said drivers should be very vigilant" and pay for their parking with cash, card or via official apps, rather than using a QR code that takes them to a website.

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