The FBI has issued a warning about a new scam involving fake packages equipped with QR codes designed to steal personal and financial information. Scanning the code prompts individuals to provide sensitive data and potentially download malicious software. These fake packages often lack sender information, enticing victims to scan the code. This scam represents a variation of a brushing scam, where unsolicited items are sent to positive review ratings, now adapted for financial fraud. The public is advised against accepting unknown packages or scanning unknown QR codes, and fraudulent incidents should be reported online.
The FBI warns of a new scam involving fake packages with QR codes that are designed to steal personal data. Users are prompted to give information upon scanning.
Scammers ship packages without sender information to entice victims, leading them to scan the QR code which could download malicious software on their phones.
This scam is a variation of a brushing scam where unsolicited packages are sent to enhance online vendor ratings, now using QR codes for financial fraud.
Individuals are urged not to accept unexpected packages and not to scan QR codes from unknown sources. Report fraudulent packages online.
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