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Police warn of Amazon QR code scam that drains bank accounts

Summary by GEEKSPIN
Ever wondered why seemingly harmless Amazon packages are suddenly landing on your doorstep with no sender name, no return address—just a mysterious QR code tucked inside, inviting you to scan it? While it may feel like a stroke of luck, police and consumer protection agencies warn that this “gift” could actually be a high-stakes trap designed to bypass your security and drain your bank account in minutes. It’s an evolution of the so-called “brus…
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GEEKSPIN broke the news in on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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