In other words, QR codes themselves collect very little data. The true danger of QR codes — or any online activity, for that matter — involves the act of a credulous consumer manually submitting data; ...

Another type of brushing scam will also have no return address on an unexpected package, but there will be a QR (quick-response) code with instructions to scan on your phone to see who the package ...

An unexpected package arriving at someone's doorstep might seem like a pleasant surprise, but experts warned that it could be ...

Medford Lakes police posted a warning of a new brushing scam that entices recipients to scan a QR code to learn who may have sent an unexpected gift.

With a scam known as “brushing,” cybercriminals will ship packages with no return address that contain a QR code, prompting ...

“It’s called a ‘brushing’ scam, and it’s like getting an unsolicited ... Inside, you’ll find a QR code begging to be scanned to unveil the mystery sender.” Scanning the code could ...

Stoogenke’s advice to avoid any QR Code scam: Never scan a code if it’s on a sticker or looks like it has been replaced or ...

Odessa Police warn residents about "Brushing" and "QR Code" scams that risk personal and financial data theft.

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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of a new scam. The new scam: ...

Scammers could use the information they gather to potentially scam you out of money. These are called "brushing scams." ...

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