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Fake QR codes on Manhattan parking meters spark identity theft charges
Original: Gothamist: Fake QR codes on Manhattan parking meters lead to identity theft charges. “Mihai Theodor Enescu was arraigned
Mihai Theodor Enescu was arraigned in Manhattan Supreme Court on five counts of second-degree identity theft and six counts of second-degree criminal impersonation, court records show. Prosecutors say he stuck fake QR codes on Manhattan parking meters to trick drivers into entering card details on fraudulent sites. The case highlights the growing 'quishing' scam trend, with drivers urged to use official parking apps instead of scanning random stickers.
Why now: It taps into rising public anxiety about QR code scams targeting everyday payments like parking.
Mihai Theodor EnescuGothamistManhattanManhattan Supreme Court
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- Gothamist: Fake QR codes on Manhattan parking meters lead to identity theft charges. “Mihai Theodor Enescu was arraigned in Manhattan Supreme Court on five counts of second-degree identity theft and six counts of second-degree criminal impersonation, court records show.… · researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com · 2
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