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Ex-Cop Scammed by Deceptive QR Code in UK

6/30/2025

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Former police officer John Oliver fell victim to a cunning scam while trying to pay for parking in Leamington Spa. After scanning a deceptive QR code, his bank swiftly blocked his card due to unauthorized transactions. Alarmingly, this "quishing" scam has ensnared nearly one in three local authorities across the UK, revealing a growing threat to unsuspecting citizens.

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Story summary

Former police officer John Oliver fell victim to a cunning scam while trying to pay for parking in Leamington Spa. After scanning a deceptive QR code, his bank swiftly blocked his card due to unauthorized transactions. Alarmingly, this "quishing" scam has ensnared nearly one in three local authorities across the UK, revealing a growing threat to unsuspecting citizens.