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Walnut Creek police warn QR codes on downtown parking meters may be a scam

PIX Now morning edition 4-24-25
PIX Now morning edition 4-24-25 09:30

Police in Walnut Creek are asking people not to scan QR codes that have been placed on parking meters in the downtown area. 

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Walnut Creek Police warn against scanning QR code stickers on Downtown meters. Walnut Creek Police Department

The stickers advertise a deal on dash cameras. The police department warns the stickers could be a scam.

The Walnut Creek Police Department says the only QR code people should use to pay for parking are the ones printed on official parking citations.

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