Overview

• Authorities in Germany have reported a rise in 'Quishing,' a scam that uses fake QR codes to redirect users to fraudulent websites.
• Cases have been identified at parking meters in cities such as Freiburg, Baden-Baden, Berlin, and Frankfurt, with some incidents also involving electric vehicle charging stations.
• Victims are tricked into entering sensitive information, such as credit card details, on counterfeit websites designed to mimic legitimate services like EasyPark.
• Experts recommend using official apps for payment and carefully checking QR codes for signs of tampering, such as stickers placed over original codes.
• The public is advised to report suspected scams to the police and take immediate action, such as freezing bank cards, if they fall victim to these schemes.