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We would like to make residents aware of scams involving QR codes.
Whilst officers were out on patrol on CITADEL ROAD they spotted a QR code attached to the payment machine (please see attached photos) this was removed and reported.
The scam works by way of the perpetrators sticking their own fake QR code onto the RINGO pay stand, when the fake QR code is scanned they are taken to a fraudulent website and payment details are harvested by the criminals. RINGO NEVER use a QR code. Payment can be made either by debit card or the safest way is to download the genuine app from your app provider and enter the payment location number posted on the payment stand and then pay through the app
If you believe a scam is taking place with a potential suspect still close-by please phone 999. If you come across a fake QR code and no suspect is present, please report to Action Fraud and also report via the Devon & Cornwall Police website or by phoning 101. Thank you.
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