Los Angeles, Ca
Parking scam targeting Festival of Lights visitors in downtown Riverside
Riverside city officials are warning the public of a parking scam targeting visitors at the Mission Inn’s Festival of Lights.
The scam involves a fake QR code placed at pay stations in and around the downtown area, officials said.
When scanning the fraudulent QR codes, one version simply asks for credit card payment information. Another version offers users $1 parking if they pay with their Bank of America card.
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Photo of an fradulent online payment page when scanning the fake QR codes placed on parking kiosks and meters around downtown Riverside. (City of Riverside) -
Photo of an fradulent online payment page when scanning the fake QR codes placed on parking kiosks and meters around downtown Riverside. (City of Riverside) -
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s Festival of Lights display in downtown Riverside, California. (Mission Inn Hotel & Spa) -
Historic Spanish-style landmark the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in downtown Riverside on Oct. 24, 2023. (KTLA)
Both versions are not official city payment sites and will compromise users’ personal information.
Authorities are warning visitors to the Festival of Lights to be aware when paying for parking at a kiosk or meter. The fake QR codes are generally smaller than the authentic ones, officials noted.
When making payments, only use the official ParkRiverside app or website to pay. The website can be found here: RiversideCA.gov/Parking. The official app can be downloaded here.
If something looks suspicious, the public is asked to immediately report it to city staff by calling 311, submitting a tip online, or emailing CallCenter@RiversideCA.gov.
The Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa runs through Dec. 31.
Los Angeles, Ca
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A hospital needs help identifying a male patient who was found injured and unconscious in downtown Los Angeles.
The man is believed to be in his 30s, according to the Los Angeles General Medical Center.
He was found injured on the ground on Omar Street and has been hospitalized since June 22.
He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 176 pounds. He has brown eyes, dark brown hair and tattoos across his upper body.
He did not have any personal belongings to help staff identify him or contact loved ones. Workers did not disclose the nature of his injuries.
Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call clinical social worker Cesar Robles at 323-409-6885.
The public can also call the L.A. General Medical Center’s Department of Social Work at 323-409-5253 or, after hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., call 323-409-6883. On weekends, call 323-409-5254.
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