The Redondo Beach Police Department reported that fraudulent QR codes targeting parking meters were found on 150 meters, redirecting users to a scam website asking for personal information.
These QR codes, placed near legitimate meters, misled customers into providing sensitive data, highlighting a significant rise in QR code phishing, or 'quishing'.
The city contracts with ParkMobile and PayByPhone for legitimate payments, stressing the importance of recognizing official sources to avoid scams.
Authorities advise anyone who may have been victimized by the fake QR codes to report to the Redondo Beach Police, underlining the growing concern over QR code scams.
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