Parking Payment Scam Alert

Published on November 15, 2024

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The City of Sunny Isles Beach is alerting residents and visitors about a parking payment scam involving counterfeit QR codes on some PaybyPhone signs and parking meters around the city. These fake QR codes lead to fraudulent websites that attempt to steal sensitive banking information.

 

What to know:
  • City staff found fake QR codes during routine inspections.
  • None of the city's parking payment methods utilize QR codes.
  • Always pay directly using the official PaybyPhone app.
If you suspect a fake QR code:
  • Report it to the Code Compliance Parking Hotline at 305.792.1760 or via the My Sunny Isles Beach app.
  • If you feel you’ve fallen victim to a scam involving a fake QR code, contact the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department non-emergency line at 305.947.4440.