FBI Warns of QR Code Mystery Packages Triggering Phishing Scams

The FBI and FTC warn about unsolicited mystery packages that include QR codes leading recipients to fraudulent sites designed to steal personal and financial information. This dangerous twist on brushing scams targets people who scan codes without verification, risking identity and financial theft. Advice from authorities includes changing passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, checking credit reports, and reporting incidents to the FBI.