Manhattan Parking Meter QR Scams Lead to Identity Theft Charge
Prosecutors charged a 39‑year‑old man with identity theft after fake QR stickers on Manhattan parking meters sent drivers to a fraudulent payment site, prompting warnings about counterfeit QR codes.
GMNA New York
On September 30, 2026, prosecutors filed identity‑theft charges against a 39‑year‑old man after fake QR code stickers were discovered on Manhattan parking meters, directing drivers to a fraudulent payment website.
Officials warned that the counterfeit QR codes on public meters can funnel users to fake payment pages and enable theft of credit‑card information, leading to identity‑theft incidents.
