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; for example, typing out private login information on a malicious website.

Pelham police are warning the public about a recent trend of ‘brushing’ scams around the country. The scam typically involves when someone receives an item or a gift that they may not have ordered from Amazon or any other form of online shopping company. These items could vary from jewelry, toys, electronics, etc.

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.

The East Cocalico Township Police Department is warning against what it says is a "brushing scam."A brushing scam is when scammers send small packages with cheap items that you didn't order to your home.

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of brushing and quishing scams common during the Christmas season. Recently, many police and government agencies have been seeing

For many, online shopping is the go-to way to check off holiday gift lists. But what if you received a package you weren’t expecting? It could be part of an elaborate scam that’s making its rounds this holiday season.

CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A Colorado sheriff’s office is warning the public about a scam currently popping up nationwide. “We have some unconfirmed reports that some Chaffee County residents have already fallen victim,” said the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office.

While an unexpected gift at your front door may sound exciting around the holidays, authorities say it could actually be a scam.

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