WEST CARROLLTON — Have you heard of package scams that come right to your door?
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West Carrollton Police issued a scam warning on social media. They say a “sneak scam” is making the rounds across the country.
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“It’s called a ‘brushing’ scam, and it’s like getting an unsolicited surprise gift from your not-so-friendly neighborhood trickster!” the department said. “Picture this: you get a random package from Amazon or some mystery shop, filled with shiny goodies like rings, bracelets, or even a Bluetooth speaker. Exciting, right? But wait, there’s no sender info, just your address on the label. Inside, you’ll find a QR code begging to be scanned to unveil the mystery sender.”
Scanning the code could lead people to a phishing site. This is where crooks could try to swipe your personal and financial information, the department explained.
“You can toss the gift or keep it as a bizarre conversation starter, but whatever you do, don’t scan that QR code!” they added.
The concluded if it is a mysterious package, it’s best to leave that QR code alone.
The Better Business Bureau and U.S. Postal Service have more about this scam.
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