Bike Share Toronto Warns of QR Code Scams

0:00Bike share Toronto just dropped a heads up for riders as spring hits, scammers are slapping fake QR code stickers right over the real ones on some. Bikes, trying to trick folks into scanning to phony sites. No payments happened through those QR codes anyway, since unlocking is all done via the official app and its scanner, so stick to that to stay safe. Toronto police haven't caught wind of any bike share hits yet, but they busted similar scams on parking meters lately, where victims got dinged, nearly $2,000 thinking they were just paying up. Cops are stressing to check for tampering, skip public scans when you can, and always hit official apps instead. Same vibes spreading to other spots, around town. Bike share wants you reporting any shady codes to their customer service, especially now with 25 new stations and hundreds more docking spots. Running out since early 2026, keeping the rides flowing smooth. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.