Brit holidaymakers issued warning over parking scam in tourist hotspot
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A warning has been issued in Alicante regarding a parking scam targeting both tourists and locals. Scammers have been leaving fake parking fines on vehicles that contain a QR code leading to a fraudulent website requesting personal and banking information. The council has clarified that authentic parking fines will not have QR codes but will include 'Boletin de denuncia' and the council's logo. Officials recommend reporting suspicious tickets and advise against scanning QR codes on fines.
Alicante's council has warned that crafty scammers have been leaving fake parking fines on windscreens, directing victims via QR codes to fraudulent websites asking for personal details.
The council emphasizes that a legitimate parking fine will never have a QR code and will feature 'Boletin de denuncia' at the top, plus the municipal logo.
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