Easytrip warn customers of new parking scam
Toll tag provider, Easytrip has warned motorists of a new parking scam involving fraudulent QR codes being placed over genuine Payzone codes displayed on parking meters in cities and towns across Ireland.
In a memo to customers today, Easytrip said:
We are contacting you to warn motorists there is a new parking scam involving fraudulent codes displayed on parking meters in cities and towns across Ireland.
"Fraudsters are using fake QR codes to steal payment card details from unsuspecting motorists."
"This QR code sticker brings the user to a fraudulent cloned website which requests credit card details and other personal data.
"If you have to use and pay for on-street parking, please avoid using QR codes. Instead, download your trusted Easytrip App for safe, secure on-street parking."
In a statement, Payzone is aware of fraudulent activity relating to false QR Code stickers appearing on some pay and display parking meters in the Dublin and Wicklow area. False QR stickers have been overlaid on genuine QR codes which redirect to a fake payment website.
"Payzone has engaged with an IT company who has been successful in swiftly shutting down these fraudulent websites where we have been made aware of specific cases.
"Payzone has reported this issue to An Garda Síochána. We are removing any affected signage and have notified customers via our website and on social media channels to be vigilant of false QR codes on pay and display parking meters.
"Our customers' online safety and security is our highest priority and we urge all customers to remain vigilant when making payments.
"We advise all customers not to scan any QR codes on signage, and to only make payments on the official Payzone website domain, payzone.ie. Customers can also make payments through the official Payzone App, Parking Tag.
"If customers have been affected by this scam, we recommend that they contact their Bank immediately to cancel their card, email info@payzone.ie with details of the QR code and the URL (website) they were directed to so that we can continue to get these sites taken down. They should also report the incident to An Garda Síochána.
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