Skimming devices on parking machines

This is a new scam which targets people paying for parking at machines. Fraudsters attach a physical device to the contactless payment reader on a parking machine and when you try to pay, the machine displays a “card declined” message. You walk away to try another machine but the skimming device has already stolen your card details.

How to tell if a parking machine might have been tampered with

• Check for extra stickers or other items on top of the contactless payment button

• Check for correct logos and branding.

• Trust your Instincts. If something looks or feels suspicious, don’t use the machine.

If in doubt, pay by cash or use a parking app on your smartphone.