Orlando parking meter scam: 200 fake QR codes found downtown

The Brief

  • Scammers are placing fake QR code stickers on Orlando parking meters to steal financial data.
  • Authorities are urging drivers to inspect meters and use official apps or websites for payment.
  • Police are investigating and removing fraudulent codes while warning the public to stay alert.

ORLANDO, Fla. Scammers are targeting parking meters in downtown Orlando by placing fraudulent QR code stickers over legitimate ones, police said Sunday.

What we know:

Scammers in downtown Orlando are placing fake QR code stickers on parking meters, redirecting users to fraudulent websites.

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