Monaco Warns of Parking Meter Fraud Using Fake QR Codes, Urges Victims to Report

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Fraud alert in Monaco as fake QR codes have been discovered on parking meters, prompting the city to file a complaint against unknown perpetrators.

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The city of Monaco has alerted users about a fraud involving parking meters along the sidewalks. Approximately 40 out of the 86 meters have been affected. The fraud involves the placement of a fraudulent QR code sticker on the meters, enticing users to scan it and directing them to fraudulent websites for payment. It is important to note that no parking meters in Monaco use QR codes for payment. Payments can be made using coins, blue cards, contactless methods, or through the PayByPhone/Monapass applications. The city advises any users who have paid using the QR code and have fallen victim to the fraud to report the incident to the police. This type of fraud has previously been reported in nearby French cities.

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