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Les used a QR code to download a parking app – but it was a scam

Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.

August 23, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: BBC Business

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Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.

Original source: BBC Business
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