Warning: QR code scam on Pay and Display Machines

Wicklow County Council was recently made aware of a QR code scam on Pay and Display Machines in the County, where a bogus QR sticker was placed on some machines and Payzone signage. This QR code sticker brings the user to a fraudulent cloned website which requests credit card details and other personal data. We have reported this to An Garda Síochána and Payzone. 

All pay and display machines in the Bray, Arklow, Greystones and Wicklow Municipal Districts have been checked, and any bogus QR codes on these machines have been removed. As a precaution, Wicklow County Council are advising all users not to scan any QR codes or bar codes that may appear on Pay and Display machines or Payzone signage.

Users are advised to pay for parking online, to download the genuine Payzone parking app directly on your phone, or pay by card or cash where available. We encourage everyone to be careful when paying online, and to ensure they are using a genuine app.