Imagine this: You park your car in a busy Essex car park, spot a QR code on the parking machine, and quickly scan it to pay. Later, you check your bank statement and notice unusual transactions you don’t recognise. This unsettling experience is becoming more common as fake QR code scams spread across the UK, especially in everyday places like car parks. This post is part of the Essex scam awareness series, aiming to help you spot and avoid these scams. Let’s explore what fake