A QR parking payment scam led to a recent warning to Isle of Wight drivers, after money was taken from the bank account of a motorist who was parking a car in Sandown.

Fake QR codes had been stuck to parking meters, disguised as 'quick pay' options.

Motorists were asked to scan the code and enter credit card details, but any who did were directed to a fake website.

In the Sandown case, the driver's credit card firm noticed the irregularity and raised the alarm.

The Isle of Wight Council has been checking parking meters for the scam stickers.

County Hall is reminding us its pay and display machines do not use a QR code.