QR Codes
More than ever, many of us are using QR codes, and scammers find them convenient, too, and one of the most creative – and dangerous – scam variations involves parking meters. 

How are they doing it
So here is how they are stealing your money! Scammers print stickers with fake QR codes that they place on parking meters that tell motorists they can easily pay by scanning the QR code with their phones. 
 

unsuspecting motorists
Unfortunately, unsuspecting motorists who scan the codes think they are paying for parking but are transferring money directly to the criminals. After paying for the spot through the QR code, some victims return to find that their vehicle has been towed or received a parking ticket for non-payment, multiplying the amount of money lost. 

Romance scams

The BBB reports that QR codes are now a tool used in pulling off romance scams

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Source: Consumer Affairs