Fake parking QR codes discovered in Wellington
Wellington police and city officials have warned residents about fake QR code stickers placed on parking meters. These stickers redirect users to a fraudulent website designed to steal credit card information.
Why it matters
This scam highlights the growing vulnerability of public infrastructure to digital fraud and the need for increased public vigilance regarding QR code security.
Fake parking QR codes have been found across Wellington, with police urging residents of the capital to be vigilant over potential scams.
Wellington City Council said parking staff had removed about a dozen fake stickers from parking meters around the city in the past couple of days.
Scanning the QR code directs the user to a site that requests information such as the anticipated parking time and licence plate number, before asking for credit card details.
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