Scam Alert: Fake QR Codes on Toronto Meters & Bikes

0:00Toronto drivers and bike riders heads up on a slick scam hitting parking meters. Scammers slap fake QR codes right over the real ones. You scan to pay $7 for street parking, but your card gets dingged for nearly $2,000 instead. Earlier this week, BikeShare Toronto warned about the same trick on their bikes, with phony stickers covering official codes. Police confirmed three reports on meters over the last few weeks, but they're checking if bikes are next after BikeShare tipped them off. Victims feel the burn hard, losing big bucks in seconds. Cops stress inspecting codes for peeling edges or fresh tampering, especially in sketchy spots like meters or public signs. To fight back, preview any URL before hitting Intercheck for weird spellings or domains. Skip scanning altogether. Just pull up official apps or sites manually and never drop card details on shady links. Meanwhile, BikeShare says they never charge via QR codes, always unlock through their app scanner.

1:01Report suspect stickers fast, stay vigilant, and keep Toronto streets scam-free. That wraps Canada News today, brought to you with AI.