Police warn against "brushing" scams involving unexpected gifts and QR codes that can lead to fraud.
The Odessa Police Department warns of rising "brushing" and "QR code" scams. In brushing scams, recipients receive unexpected gifts like jewelry or speakers with no sender information. A QR code is included to reveal who sent the item, but scanning it can let scammers access personal and financial data, leading to bank fraud. The police advise against scanning the QR code and staying cautious.
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