Police Warn of Fraudulent QR Codes Targeting Parking Meters in Germany

A surge in 'Quishing' scams involves fake QR codes leading to fraudulent websites that steal financial and personal data.

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.