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Hampstead police warn of QR code scam stealing personal data

By Marissa Barrett

Hampstead police warn of QR code scam stealing personal data

Hampstead police are warning Granite Staters about a QR code scam that has drained some people's bank accounts.The scam involves unexpected packages being delivered to homes with gifts such as jewelry and Bluetooth speakers that recipients did not order.Inside the package is a QR code that can be scanned to find out who sent the gift.Police say scanning the QR code can send personal and financial information from your phone directly to scammers.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play << Officials advise anyone who receives an unexpected package with a QR code to avoid scanning it.

Hampstead police are warning Granite Staters about a QR code scam that has drained some people's bank accounts.

The scam involves unexpected packages being delivered to homes with gifts such as jewelry and Bluetooth speakers that recipients did not order.

Inside the package is a QR code that can be scanned to find out who sent the gift.

Police say scanning the QR code can send personal and financial information from your phone directly to scammers.

>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<

Officials advise anyone who receives an unexpected package with a QR code to avoid scanning it.

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