Fake Amazon postcards scam users with bogus free offers and QR codes to steal data.

A new scam is sending fake Amazon postcards to U.S. homes, offering free items like earphones through a bogus "Early Reviewer Program" that ended in 2021. The letters, which include the Amazon logo and the recipient’s address, urge recipients to scan a QR code, buy a product, and email a private address to claim a refund—neither of which will happen. Experts warn scanning the code can lead to malware or data theft. Amazon confirms these are not legitimate offers, and consumers should discard such mail without interacting with it.