Parking officials in Miami covering up QR codes over rise in scam attempts

Parking officials in Miami covering up QR codes over rise in scam attempts

The Miami Parking Authority is warning that scammers are putting their own QR codes on top of legit, city-placed codes in order to direct you to a sham website and siphon bank information.So to be proactive, the parking authority is not only removing any fake stickers, they’re also covering the legit QR codes altogether.The message here is that if you still see a QR code, don’t use it, and use the PayByPhone app instead.It’s something resident M…

Parking app scams popping up in Vernon

The city is alerting residents and visitors to phishing scams targeting parking payment apps, including HotSpot, the city’s third-party parking payment provider

City of Miami to remove all QR codes from parking signs, meters to protect drivers from ongoing scams - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

The City of Miami’s Parking Authority is removing all QR codes from more than 7,000 signs throughout the area to protect drivers from ongoing scams targeting their personal banking information. Drivers are urged to use the Pay by Phone app to make their parking payments. The sticker scam is also happening in Fort Lauderdale. In recent weeks, thieves have been using fake QR codes on parking meters. Some stickers even use the logo of legitimate mo…