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09/11/2024
BBB Scam Alert: Double check that QR code before you pay for parking
Better Business Bureau
QR codes are everywhere: signs, ads, menus, and even scams. BBB Scam Tracker has reports about a scam that involves fraudulent QR codes at parking lots, and the FTC has reported on this type of QR fraud as well. This time, scammers use them to steal parking fees and collect credit card information. It's the flip side of this parking ticket scam. Learn how the scam works to avoid falling victim.
How the scam works
You pull up to a city parking meter, a parking sign, or a parking voucher machine and notice a prominently placed QR code. It may say “Pay for Parking Here” or have a similar message. Happy about the convenient payment method; you scan the code and pay using your email address and credit card number. You don’t receive proof of parking, but you may notice an amount charged to your credit card. You assume that you’ve been charged for parking.
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