Swiss police in the canton of Vaud have issued a warning about a wave of fake parking fines targeting drivers in the western Lausanne area, including Crissier, Renens, and Bussigny. The fraudulent tickets, reported on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, feature a QR code that victims are instructed to scan to pay a fine.
According to the Vaud police, the scam involves fake parking tickets placed on vehicles, mimicking official municipal citations. The QR codes lead to fraudulent payment websites designed to steal personal and financial information. Authorities emphasize that legitimate parking fines in the region do not use QR codes for payment.
Police urge anyone who receives a suspicious parking ticket to verify its authenticity by contacting local authorities directly. They advise against scanning any QR codes on such documents and recommend reporting the incident to the police. No arrests have been reported as of this date.
