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QR stickers on parking meters can lead to fraudulent payment pages
The FTC explains how tampered parking QR codes may take drivers to imitation payment websites designed to steal money or account information.
Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission · Original advisory date: 2026-09-03
This summary is not a firsthand report or an endorsement or partnership by the source.
Warning signs to recognize
- A QR code appears pasted over another sign or sticker
- The opened web address does not match the real parking operator
- A payment page demands unexpected account credentials
How to check or protect yourself
- Verify the payment page before entering information
- Change reused passwords if credentials were submitted
- Check recent transactions and report suspected fraud