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CBS News
8 hours ago
- CBS News
Fake QR code scams target Denver drivers trying to pay city parking fees
A new scam is tricking drivers across Denver into thinking they're paying for parking when in fact they're handing over personal information to scammers. Fake QR code stickers have been spotted on parking meters from Broadway to Cherry Creek, and they're convincing enough to fool people like Audrey Bissonnett. "I do it all the time," said Bissonnett. "Typically, I've scanned that and paid for that." She said it was embarrassing to realize she'd been duped. The fraudulent stickers redirect users to suspicious websites, often with odd formatting and misspelled text. They resemble legitimate parking payment portals, but they're designed to steal personal or financial information. Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has been proactively removing fake QR codes from parking meters. Ben Chason, another Denver resident, said he uses the official app to pay for parking and hasn't fallen for the scam. "Well, I think that's pretty awful, because people are just trying to be good citizens and pay their parking bill," Chason said. But others may not be so lucky. Many are now double checking their bank accounts and online safety. Nancy Kuhn with DOTI says the scam sites appear to originate from overseas. However, the website in question is now showing up as invalid, but it still raises concerns. "It did look like these were websites that were created in other countries," Kuhn explained. "Sometimes the information was misspelled, and the websites just looked a little odd." According to city officials, legitimate QR codes used for parking in Denver have green dots in the center and are usually found on overhead signs in designated areas -- like LoHi -- not directly on the meter poles. "The valid QR code is going to prompt you to either download the PayByPhone app, or if you already have the app it will open the app," Kuhn said. "But we're not asking people when they use pay-by-phone to plug their information into a website." While city officials are proactively removing the fake QR codes, they say there's a chance the stickers could reappear since the person or people behind the scam have not yet been caught. Denver police say there is currently only one report filed which is under investigation. However, no arrests have been made. Police add the investigation is ongoing and are urging anyone with information about someone placing stickers on parking meters -- or any other relevant details -- to come forward. Some residents are urging the city to take stronger action. "They should do something right there," said one driver, pointing to a meter pole. "Because that's like a perfect space for a QR code." If you've received a parking ticket and suspect it's connected to one of these fake QR codes, you can contest it online. The city also encourages anyone who sees a suspicious QR code to report it by calling 311 or submitting a claim through Denver's Consumer Protection website.
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Nicolas Kuhn lifts lid on Rodgers chat ahead of Celtic exit
The German winger signed for Como in a £17million deal and the Serie A side are now hosting the Scottish champions, Dutch giants and Saudis Al-Ahli. Kuhn spent just 18 months at Parkhead, his sparkling form for much of last season earning him a quickfire move and making the club a huge profit on the £3.5m they spent in January 2024. Despite making the decision to move on, he loved every minute of his time in Glasgow and working under the Northern Irishman. Speaking after win the win over Al-Alhi, he said: 'He is an amazing guy. We had some great times and good talks. 'Before I left, I went to see him in his office. I thanked him for everything he did for me. Now it's a new chapter.' Read more: He added: 'Was it a difficult decision to leave? Of course. I loved my time at Celtic. It's an unbelievable club. It was difficult to leave, of course. 'I wasn't there that long - it was 18 months. But everything happened quite fast and I enjoyed it. 'I loved my time there and think we had some really special moments. I think it turned out pretty well. 'That was the plan, to stay for probably two years, perform well and help the team and the club. 'I will be forever grateful for what Celtic did for me.'
The National
6 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Nicolas Kuhn lifts lid on Rodgers chat ahead of Celtic exit
Kuhn will see his former manager and teammates at the Como Cup just weeks after leaving the club and could even come up against them in the final depending on how Rodgers' side get on against Ajax. The German winger signed for Como in a £17million deal and the Serie A side are now hosting the Scottish champions, Dutch giants and Saudis Al-Ahli. Kuhn spent just 18 months at Parkhead, his sparkling form for much of last season earning him a quickfire move and making the club a huge profit on the £3.5m they spent in January 2024. Despite making the decision to move on, he loved every minute of his time in Glasgow and working under the Northern Irishman. Speaking after win the win over Al-Alhi, he said: 'He is an amazing guy. We had some great times and good talks. 'Before I left, I went to see him in his office. I thanked him for everything he did for me. Now it's a new chapter.' Read more: He added: 'Was it a difficult decision to leave? Of course. I loved my time at Celtic. It's an unbelievable club. It was difficult to leave, of course. 'I wasn't there that long - it was 18 months. But everything happened quite fast and I enjoyed it. 'I loved my time there and think we had some really special moments. I think it turned out pretty well. 'That was the plan, to stay for probably two years, perform well and help the team and the club. 'I will be forever grateful for what Celtic did for me.'
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Nicolas Kuhn reveals what was said in Brendan Rodgers' Celtic office after he'd sealed £17m Como transfer
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICOLAS KUHN has opened up on his summer Celtic exit and revealed how he thanked Brendan Rodgers for turning him into a £17million winger before he cleared his locker and left the club. Kuhn, 25, joined ambitious Italian outfit Como in a big money move after a whirlwind 18 months in Scottish football. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 4 Nicolas Kuhn with Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers Credit: Reuters 4 The winger was one of the manager's best players last season Credit: Kenny Ramsay The German attacker was lured to Serie A by boss Cesc Fabregas having scored 21 goals last season and being one of Rodgers' standout players in their double winning campaign. Kuhn hopes one day to return to Celtic Park say goodbye to the club's supporters properly. But he's told him he chapped on Rodgers' door - after the deal was signed and sealed - to explain how much gratitude he felt towards the Hoops boss for taking his career to the next level. Kuhn said: 'He is an amazing guy. 'We had some great times and good talks. 'Before I left, I went to see him in his office. I thanked him for everything he did for me. 'Now it's a new chapter.' Celtic are in Italy this week for the Como Cup. They face Ajax tonight knowing that if they beat the Dutch giants they'll face the hosts in the final of the friendly tournament on Sunday night. If they lose it'll be a clash against Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Ahli on Saturday evening instead, after Como beat them 3-1 last night. Edouard to return and Schmeichel's last year at Celtic Plus Munteanu LATEST Kuhn had a 45 minute run out in that game as he got his first start for his new club. He would now love nothing more than a game against his old club - but is planning to see his ex-team-mates anyway. He added: 'It all happened quite fast but I will be happy to see all the lads.' Kuhn's plan was always to move on from Celtic when the opportunity arose. But that also fitted in with the club's model of recruiting up-and-coming players and selling them to the highest bidder. Kuhn signed for Celtic from Rapid Vienna for a free of just £3million in January 2024. Moving him on for a £14million PROFIT is tremendous business by Scotland's Champions. Kuhn added: 'That's what Celtic have done in the last few years. 'They have done it a lot of times so everything was perfect.' 4 'At Como, it's a a good project. 'I think they have a lot of power and it's also a really good league. 'It's also a little bit closer to my home so it's quite good. 'Was it a difficult decision to leave? 'Of course. I loved my time at Celtic. It's an unbelievable club. 'It was difficult to leave, of course. 'I wasn't there that long - it was 18 months. But everything happened quite fast and I enjoyed it. 'I loved my time there and think we had some really special moments. 'I think it turned out pretty well. 'That was the plan, to stay for probably two years, perform well and help the team and the club. 4 'I will be forever grateful for what Celtic did for me.' Kuhn had a tremendous start to last season before his form dipped. But he will still be fondly remembered by the club's supporters for his goals and assists. And he insists the feeling is mutual. He added: 'I loved my time time. 'I am happy to see them again. 'It was a special time and hopefully in the future I will go back and be there in the stadium as a fan. 'It will always be special for me to go back to Glasgow one day. 'I will see the team again this week and I will be happy to see all the guys.' Kuhn's best memories in a Celtic shirt came in the Champions League where he showed his class and ability. But he also enjoyed his time in the Scottish Premiership, adding: 'The competition there was great. Celtic star Daizen Maeda spotted doing press-ups in technical area after being subbed-off against Sporting Lisbon 'We achieved some great things together, like the Champions League last season was really good. 'I will always remember the atmosphere in those games. Even in the game we lost at home, against Bayern - and out comeback in the Alliance ArenA, that was really special.' Rodgers, meanwhile, has tipped Kuhn to be a star for Como. He added: 'Nicolas will be a really exciting talent. 'When we saw him playing for Rapid Vienna, straight away his speed, his ability with the ball and his ability to score goals really stood out. 'When we took him to Celtic, all those qualities shone through. 'He was also playing in a very, very good team at Celtic. ''For a player to shine, you want him to be in a good team and with Callum McGregor and his teammates, they really helped improve him as a player. 'When you play for such a big club like Celtic, you become a winner.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Nicolas Kuhn breaks Celtic transfer exit silence as winger reveals reason behind sudden departure
The former Hoops winger was gone in a flash when Como made their £17m move but the wide man wants to set the record straight Nicolas Kuhn arrived at Celtic with a reputation for being a speed merchant but when the call came some fans felt he couldn't leave the club quick enough. The wide man's £17m move to Como was completed as quick as a flash and it meant there wasn't any time for any long goodbyes at Parkhead. But Kuhn insists the rapid departure after a short spell in Scotland didn't mean it wasn't a tough call to leave. The 24-year-old could have raced away from the Scottish press in Como on Wednesday night after he'd made his first start for his new club in the friendly win against Al Ahli. Instead he wanted to grab the chance to address the fans who hailed him for a season-and-a-half – and promise to run back some day to support his old team from the stands. Kuhn said: 'I loved my time at Celtic. It's an unbelievable club. It was difficult to leave, of course. I wasn't there that long – it was 18 months. But everything happened quite fast and I enjoyed it. 'I loved my time there and think we had some really special moments. I think it turned out pretty well. That was the plan, to stay for probably two years, perform well and help the team and the club. 'I will be forever grateful for what Celtic did for me. I loved my time time. I am happy to see them again. It was a special time and hopefully in the future I will go back and be there in the stadium as a fan. 'It will always be special for me to go back to Glasgow one day. I will see the team again this week and I will be happy to see all the guys.' Kuhn has always been a man in a hurry. He's also never been afraid to sprint towards the next challenge having jumped from RB Leipzig to Ajax and then Bayern Munich as a kid, then Rapid Vienna and then Celtic in jig time in the senior ranks. The Como move was something that interested him from the off. The Italians had been tracking the German for much longer than just this summer. There was some interest in the attacker when he was still in Austria and boss Cesc Fabregas has revealed he's been a long-time admirer. It took until a few weeks ago to make their move but when the figures added up for both the player and Celtic, the deal was sealed at his usual breakneck pace. Kuhn admitted it was hard to go but the ambitious Serie A side – who are based in one of the most stunning cities in Europe – was a big draw. He said: 'It all happened quite fast but I will be happy to see all the lads. At Como, it's quite a good project. 'They have a lot of power and it's also a really good league. It's also a little bit closer to my home so it's quite good. 'That's what Celtic have done in the last few years. They have done it a lot of times so everything was perfect.' Kuhn would say the same about his Celtic spell. There was a lot of talk about his slow start at Celts and then his final few months where he didn't quite hit the sublime heights he hit during an incredible first six months of last season. It wasn't like the attacker's form went off a cliff. He still contributed to get Celtic over the line in the Premiership and perhaps it was always going to be tricky to keep producing the same incredible performances every single week for an entire campaign. Either way, that finish half of the campaign, right up until his sensational Champions League display against Bayern Munich in the Allianz ArenA will live long in the memory for fans as well as the player. As will the work done by manager Brendan Rodgers. There is no bad blood between the pair despite the parting of the ways. In fact, Kuhn revealed he was given the blessing of his boss when they sat down for an impromptu exit interview. Kuhn said: 'He is an amazing guy. We had some great times and good talks. 'Before I left, I went to see him in his office. I thanked him for everything he did for me. Now it's a new chapter.' Kuhn is convinced Rodgers and Celtic gave his career a turbo boost. He'll forever be grateful – and won't forget the good times after scooping four medals in 18 successful months. He said: 'The competition there was great. We achieved some great things together, like the Champions League last season was really good. 'I will always remember the atmosphere in those games. Even in the game we lost at home, against Bayern – and our comeback in the Allianz ArenA, that was really special.'
