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BBC News
08-08-2025
- BBC News
Fake QR code scammers targeting Leeds city centre parking bays
Scammers are using fake QR codes in attempts to steal money from drivers using parking spaces in Leeds, the city council warned. The thieves have pasted over a number of legitimate signs in the city centre with realistic-looking replicas that instruct people to scan a bogus code, which then asks for financial and personal details. Leeds City Council said it would "never ask for payment via a QR code" and asked those who spot them to report it to police via Yorkshire Police advised those who scanned the QR codes to contact Action Fraud. One fake sticker around the Holmes Street area displayed a green sign with a QR code purporting to be from the legitimate PaybyPhone service. PaybyPhone has been contacted for comment. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Urgent warning to drivers who see a QR code like this in a car park
People in one part of Wales are being warned not to fall foul of a parking scam that has been targeting drivers over the Easter holidays. Bridgend County Borough Council has issued an urgent alert after discovering that scammers have been placing fake QR codes on parking machines across the county. The fraudulent codes, when scanned, direct users to a convincing imitation of the official PayByPhone website, with the aim of stealing personal and financial information. Bridgend took to social media to flag the issue to locals and visitors, saying: "Scammers are continuing to place fake QR codes on parking machines in Bridgend County Borough, leading you to fraudulent websites. "These codes mislead you to a scam page mimicking the PayByPhone service. READ MORE: Significant disruption on train lines as vehicle hits bridge - live updates READ MORE: First picture of 'beautiful' woman, 25, who died in equestrian centre tragedy "Always ensure you are using the official PayByPhone or RingGo service for secure transactions. "If you encounter any suspicious activity, report it immediately to our Fraud team through: 01656 643376 or at fraud@ The warning comes amid a rise in similar scams across other Welsh counties, including Monmouthshire, Swansea, Newport and Denbighshire. Last month, Monmouthshire County Council also urged motorists to be vigilant, confirming that none of its parking machines required users to scan QR codes to make payments. Council officers have been actively removing any fraudulent codes discovered on parking machines. Victims of the scam often don't realise they've been targeted until weeks later, when they notice unusual transactions on their accounts. One upset social media user commented: "I was scammed — only reason I knew, they took out 40-odd pounds a few weeks later." Councils are urging drivers to double-check the payment method on any parking machine before proceeding, and to avoid scanning QR codes unless they are certain they are official. According to Bridgend County Council, all of its machines accept cash, card or PaybyPhone. When in doubt, it's safest to use a dedicated parking app or pay at the machine directly. Stay informed on Bridgend news by signing up to our newsletter here If you think you've been a victim of a parking payment scam, report it to your local council's fraud team immediately.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Controversial new parking charges come into force TODAY
Controversial parking charges in Kings Langley have officially come into effect - despite almost 4,000 objections. From today (March 31) new charges will apply across all car parks and street parking managed by Dacorum Borough Council. The new rules will keep 25 free bays at the ends of the high street but reduce the allowance from one hour to 30 minutes. Residents and businesses were opposed to the changes. (Image: Kings Langley Village News) Meanwhile, 28 previously free spaces in the middle of the road would cost 80p for 30 minutes and £1.50 for an hour. The Nap and Langley Hill car parks nearby will remain free but with a new four-hour limit between 8am and 6pm. Changes to high street parking had been met with fierce opposition as 3,840 people signed a petition opposing them. Across the borough, motorists will need to register parking sessions at car parks – even if free – with either the payment machine or the PaybyPhone app, which can also be used to extend sessions. Short stay car park sessions now have a minimum stay of 2 hours, while long stay car park sessions have a maximum stay of 10 hours. The charges will apply from 8am to 6pm and do not impact blue badge holders.
