Response 3712780

Response to request for information

Reference

3712780

Response date

4 April 2025

Request

• How many reports have been made about fake/scam QR Codes at council-owned or council-operated car parks in the past 12 months?
• The names of the council-owned or council-operated car parks which have been affected.
• Please also provide copies of the 5 most recent reports related to QR scams at council-owned or council-operated car parks (or fewer if there are less than 5). I understand these may be redacted for personal information, but I ask that you redact only exempted information and justify the use of those exemptions. I also kindly remind you that the time taken for redactions does not usually contribute towards the cost cap under FOI.

Response

The Council is aware of this issue but have yet to receive any complaints about such codes or stickers appearing in our car parks. Our machines are regularly checked by both council staff and external enforcement officers and we have had no issues to deal with so far.