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Pay Safe, Charge Fast: Beating QR Scams and Payment Headaches at EV Chargers (2025)

QR scams, sketchy stickers, and dead apps are on the rise. Here is how I pay safely at chargers without slowing the whole trip down.

Oct 27, 2025PlugMapper Editorial Team13 min read
securitypaymentsQR scamscontactlessbest practices
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