The city is advising people to use the parking meter or the official Passport parking app.
People should NOT scan QR codes as they may have been placed by scammers.
The QR codes were designed to trick people into clicking on malicious links or providing personal and financial information.
The only time the City uses QR codes related to parking is on violations and SkiData tickets for the parking garages.
City staff are in the process of inspecting all meters in the area.
To report suspicious activity, please call Raleigh Parking at 919-996-3996.
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