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Scam, have you heard of this one.

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MerylStreep Sun 03-Sept-23 18:28:50

Just in case you haven’t.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12328283/Phoney-QR-codes-stuck-car-park-payment-machines-crooks-motorists-sending-money.html.

If you do need to load an app go to a reputable site.

GrandmaKT Sun 03-Sept-23 19:24:08

Yes, I read about this earlier this week, and mentioned it to my DH (not that he will have taken any notice!), because, unlike most of these scans, I think this is a very easy one to fall for.
You arrive at a car park, realise that the machine doesn't take cash or card and you need to download an app - so you're already a bit flustered. Who is going to check that a sticker hasn't been placed over the reputable app on the machine? It's OK saying go to a reputable site, but these car parks all use different apps, so until you arrive, you don't know which one you will need!