QR code phishing has emerged as a serious threat. A retrofit variation that uses cryptographic security and can even work ...

City council bosses have warned the people of Sunderland to watch out for "scam" QR codes on parking payment machines - after fraudsters targeted two areas in the city.

A driver was fraudulently charged £170 after falling for a scam at a seafront car park. Fraudsters targeted a parking area at Whitburn Road, Sunderland, by placing QR codes on payment machines. When ...

Drivers are being warned over fake QR codes at Sunderland car parks after a motorist fell victim to fraud. Similar scams have been reported by other local authorities and parking providers. The scam ...

Fake QR codes are being used to trick people into thinking they are paying for their parking A driver was fraudulently charged £170 after falling for a scam at a seafront car park. Fraudsters ...

Techopedia explores the latest payment scams in 2025, including deepfake fraud, refund phishing, and voice cloning.

Criminals created a fraudulent investment firm website, assumed celebrity billionaire identities, promised millions in ...

CHITTOOR: Chittoor District Collector K Sumit Kumar has urged the youth to stay vigilant against cyber frauds. Speaking at an ...

Drivers parking in Guildford car parks may have been targeted by scammers after fake QR codes were discovered. The codes are used to scam motorists into giving away their bank and card details.

Then I read about a 70-year-old lady who parked her car for a hospital appointment and emerged to find herself an unwitting ...