The FTC has reissued a consumer alert notifying people of potential new twists on brushing scams and how scammers may attempt to capitalize on your lack of awareness.
Imagine this: you receive a package addressed to you, but you have no idea who sent it. Inside is a note claiming it’s a gift, but there’s no sender information. The note asks you to scan a QR code to discover who sent the package or to get return instructions. It may sound intriguing, but it could also be the opening act of a sca