Preventing QR Code Scams with CameraPay® + Fraud Guard

By: Ida Charles, Junior Product Manager

Why We Built It

At Premium Parking, we believe convenience should never come at the cost of trust. Every innovation we create is driven by one mission — to make parking seamless, safe, and reliable for everyone. When someone scans a QR code to pay, they’re placing their trust in that experience — in us.

That’s why we designed CameraPay® to make parking payments effortless and secure, and why we’ve taken it even further with Fraud Guard — our intelligent, built-in fraud detection feature that ensures every CameraPay transaction stays protected.

Why It Matters

As QR codes have become a preferred method for quick, on-demand transactions, they’ve also become a new target for scammers. In some cities, bad actors have placed fake QR codes over legitimate ones, misleading drivers into fraudulent payment sites. These scams hurt both revenue and reputation, leaving parkers wary and operators frustrated.

While other parking platforms respond by adding extra payment steps or limiting QR-based options altogether, Premium Parking continues to innovate — enhancing convenience without compromising safety.

How Fraud Guard Protects CameraPay Transactions

Fraud Guard works silently in the background, leveraging real-time monitoring and machine learning to detect unusual transaction patterns before they become threats.

Every CameraPay-enabled sign features a unique QR code, allowing our system to track activity across individual locations. If suspicious behavior appears, our team is automatically alerted to investigate and secure that specific sign. This intelligent layer of protection ensures CameraPay transactions are backed by proactive fraud prevention and constant oversight.

Confidence for Everyone

• For parkers: Confidence that every scan leads to a secure, trusted payment experience.

• For clients: Stronger asset protection, fewer disputes, and peace of mind knowing Fraud Guard is always on duty.

• For Premium: A safer, more reliable payment ecosystem that keeps trust and innovation working together.

Fraud Guard has already been successfully implemented at major venues including loanDepot Park, the Javits Center, and the Tacoma Dome, where it’s actively protecting thousands of daily transactions.

Built-In Protection, Not an Add-On

At Premium Parking, we believe innovation should always come with protection. Fraud Guard isn’t an optional upgrade — it’s a built-in promise. By combining effortless payments with intelligent fraud prevention, we’re ensuring that every scan remains simple, seamless, and secure.

Stop fraud before it starts — with CameraPay + Fraud Guard. Contact your Market President today to learn how you can protect your parking operations with built-in intelligence.