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Warning: “Brushing” Scam Uses Unexpected Packages with QR Codes to Steal Personal Information

Last Updated on December 28, 2025 11:47 am Law enforcement officials are warning residents about a “brushing” scam that involves unexpected packages containing QR codes designed to steal personal information. The scam works by sending low-cost items to recipients who did not order them. Inside the package is a QR code that, when scanned, directs the victim to a fake website designed to harvest personal information such as passwords, financial da…
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WataugaOnline.com broke the news in on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
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