This image shows an NYC Pay-By-Plate parking meter on a busy city street, with a large, unofficial QR code sticker attached below the display. The sticker, marked “SCAN TO PAY,” is intended to catch the attention of drivers, but may lead to a scam site instead of the official city payment portal. The background features iconic yellow taxis, blurred pedestrians, and city buildings, emphasizing the urban environment where these QR code scams have recently become more common. This photo highlights the importance of checking for official payment methods and being alert to potential fraud at public parking meters.