I thought I was too smart to fall for a scam. But there I was, standing at a public EV charger, staring at my bank statement in horror. One £15 charge for the session. Another £150 for… “Tech Solutions LLC”? What?
This wasn’t a random phishing email. It happened because I trusted the payment system at a UK charger.
The Scam: A QR Code That Wasn’t
📱 I pulled up to a city centre charger. The touchscreen was cracked, but a helpful sticker offered a QR code: “Scan to Pay.”
Seconds later, I was on a slick-looking payment page. I tapped in my card details, started charging, and drove off thinking all was well.
It wasn’t. The next day, my bank flagged suspicious activity.
The Rise of EV Payment Scams
🔐 Security researchers warn that fake QR codes are increasingly common at public chargers. Some are placed over the official ones. Others redirect you to a phishing site that looks identical to the network’s app.
Skimmers on card readers are another threat. With so many networks and payment systems, it’s easy for fraudsters to slip through the cracks.
The ONEEV Fix
Then I tried ONEEV. It made all the difference:
- ✅ Secure in-app payments—no need to touch the charger’s screen or QR codes
- ✅ Works across multiple networks
- ✅ Payment encryption that matches bank-level security
At my next session, I used ONEEV. No external site. No card readers. Just a double tap in my app wallet, and my session started safely.
The Final Word
EV charging should be convenient—not a hacker’s playground. ONEEV’s secure payments keep your details safe and your wallet happy.
Want peace of mind at every charge? Download ONEEV today.
