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NZ HeraldNews report · Sep 8, 12:23 AM
Auckland parking meter scam: Fake QR codes target motorists’ credit card details
The warning follows similar scams on Wellington and Christchurch parking machines.
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Auckland parking meter scam: Fake QR codes target motorists’ credit card details
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What happened The warning follows similar scams on Wellington and Christchurch parking machines.
The headline split The left frames it as "Scam QR codes found on Auckland parking meters". The center frames it as "Auckland parking meter scam: Fake QR codes target motorists’ credit card details".
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Left / center-leftScam QR codes found on Auckland parking meters
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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Sep 8, 12:01 AM
Scam QR codes found on Auckland parking meters
Auckland Transport is warning motorists not to scan QR codes on its parking machines after fraudulent stickers were discovered in the city centre.
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