Actually?? I’m serious? Don’t we have enough to worry about these days? Well, apparently not. According to the Massachusetts State Police, there is currently a phishing scam involving fraudulent QR codes on parking meters.
Isn’t that nice? You think you’re paying for your parking via the handy great link, only to find out later than after entering your payment information everything of your personal data was compromised. Obviously, this phishing scam steals all your bank and credit card information.
The fact is, QR codes are everywhere these days, and as with anything else, scammers use that technology to obtain your personal information. Massachusetts State Police report that these phishing attacks began in various regions of Texas with scammers creating fake QR codes and placing them on parking meters as a “quick pay” option.
Fake codes lead to fraudulent websites where people’s credit card information and other personal data are stolen. The scam attracts some people because QR codes mean it is faster and more convenient than handling cash or credit cards.
Do not inadvertently give your personal data to scammers. Police warn that motorists cannot use these QR code stickers on parking meters. If you see any suspicious-looking codes, QR or otherwise, on a parking meter, immediately report them to your local police department.
For more information, visit the Massachusetts State Police Twitter page here.
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