New "brushing" scam involves unsolicited packages with QR codes that can steal personal data if scanned.
A new scam, known as "brushing," has emerged in several states, where victims receive unexpected packages from companies like Amazon with a QR code inside. Scanning the code can compromise personal and financial information. Authorities advise against scanning any unknown QR codes from unsolicited packages and to spread awareness about this scam.
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