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01/23/2025
Scam alert: QR code on an unexpected package
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An unexpected package from an unknown sender arrives in your name. You open it and find a note that says it’s a gift, but it doesn't say who sent it. The note also says to scan a QR code to find out who sent it — or to get instructions on how to return it. Did someone really send you a gift? Or is it an attempt to steal your personal information?
If you know it’s really a gift, you can keep it. But know that the unexpected package could be a new twist on a brushing scam that could steal your personal information.
If you scan the QR code, it could take you to a phishing website that steals your personal information, like credit card numbers or usernames and passwords. It could also download malware onto your phone and give hackers access to your device.
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